For many years, it’s been the same story – less than 50% of Newton low income, Black, and Latinx students would meet or exceed expectations on the MCAS, and college graduation rates for the same students would be markedly low. A new organization led by parent volunteers, the Newton Youth…
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As tensions and security concerns rise at college campuses around the country in response to the war in Israel, among other world events, officials recently detailed the safety plans used by Newton Public Schools (NPS) for emergencies closer to home. “We’re seeing that some things that are occurring overseas [are…
Newton’s Department of Public Works will host the City’s 4th Annual Pumpkin Smash on November 4, 1PM-4PM. Bring your Halloween pumpkins to City Hall’s War Memorial Circle, where they will be flung, tossed, and smashed in various ways, including with machines made by the Newton Ligerbots, Newton’s high school robotics team.…
The City announced that CTA Construction Managers, based in Waltham, has been selected as general contractor for the Lincoln-Eliot School Building Project. CTA Construction Managers has undertaken this role in projects for Brookline High School, West High School, and Concord Middle School and the Willard Elementary School in Concord. Working…
On Saturday, October 28, hundreds of Newton’s student painters gathered to decorate windows at business storefronts in six villages and also the Newton Free Library, painting Halloween-themed images for Newton’s 24th annual Halloween Window Painting event. Browse the photos taken by John and Amy Sangiolo in each of the locations:
Newton Metrowest Travel Basketball is hosting basketball tryouts for boys and girls grades 4-8. You must register in advance for tryouts, with a $20 registration fee. (Click on a grade to see the information about it.)
Jr’s Paws for a Cause is hosting its 3rd annual Jr’s Barktoberfest, which will include raffles, pet-related vendors, live music, free dog treat samples, and a dog friendly costume contest. There will also be complementary tastings for those who are 21+. The event will take place on October 19, 5PM-8PM…
Friends of The Newton Free Library is hosting Library Mini Golf, where for 2 days the Newton Free Library is transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course. The event will take place at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton Center) on the following dates:
United Parish of Auburndale (UPA) is hosting a Pumpkin Fest and Bake Sale with face painting, musical performances, pumpkin decorating, and a petting zoo. The event will take place on October 22, 11:30AM-4PM at United Parish of Auburndale (64 Hancock Street, Auburndale). This event raises funds not only for the…
West Suburban YMCA (WSYMCA) is hosting an Open House Week with free fun all week. Swim, work out, take a group exercise class, shoot hoops, or participate in a raffle. It will take place October 23-29 — 5:30AM-9PM weekdays and 7AM-6PM weekends — at both West Suburban YMCA branches: 276…