On Thursday, June 13, the Newton North Varsity Boys Volleyball team made history. “I went in to serve. When I served, it went through Owen’s hands, and at first I thought, oh man, this might be an ace, it’d be a perfect way to end the season, but then they…
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Mayor Ruthanne Fuller dives into City business every day, but on Monday, June 24, she may do so away from her office, at the opening of the new Gath Pools. When asked if she’ll be taking a dip on Opening Day, her office said, “She’ll likely take a plunge.” The…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture (Newton PRC) is offering swim lessons — $250 for residents and $300 for non-residents (Preschool lessons are $275 for residents, $325 for non-residents). To participate, you must have a membership to the location of your lessons — either Gath Pool (256 Albemarle Rd, Nonantum) and…
Since groundbreaking last September, construction has proceeded on a new Gath Pool and splashpad. The new pool will open on June 24 with a “soft opening” with a limited schedule for the first week while lifeguards remain in school. The regular summer schedule will begin the following week, and the…
The 7th Annual Schultz Family Kids Triathlon will be held at on Thursday, July 11 at 6PM Newton North High School. It’s for youngsters ages 6-12, with an adaptive division for children and adults with disabilities, supported by Newton Athletes Unlimited. It’s presented by Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture and…
The FreeKick Initiative, founded by Newton South High School soccer players, aims to make competitive soccer accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic status or skill level. The group has hosted a free soccer clinic and will host two more free soccer clinics for Grades 3-7 at Brimmer and May School…
In collaboration with the Crystal Lake Conservancy, MassWildlife will offer free, hands-on fishing lessons on August 28, 5-7PM, on the Levingston Cove Fishing Deck at Crystal Lake (182 Lake Avenue). Adults and families who want to learn how to fish will get instruction and have fun practicing skills, including setting…
Newton South HS Spring season for Newton South High School’s sports has been filled with many important achievements. Outdoor Track: This spring season, Outdoor Track continued to perform well. At the New England Championship meet on June 8, Alex Friedman placed sixth in the Boys 1600 meter race. Earlier, at…
The third annual Lions 5K run at Newton South High School was held on Saturday, May 19, in a cool drizzle. In these three years, it has become a cornerstone event for the community, serving as a vital fundraiser for the school’s athletic programs and drawing significant participation and enthusiasm…
Coach Alex Kushkov established the Dynamo Fencing Center in Newton Center 11 years ago. Since then, he has shaped hundreds of talented young people into world-class fencers, giving back to his homeland of Ukraine all the while. Three of Kushkov’s students — Oleksandr Shirpal, Andrii Slastin, and Kushkov’s son, Daniel…