After a long career in child welfare administration, Randy Block is running to be Ward Councilor for Ward 4. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 4, is currently held by Chris Markiewicz, who is not running for reelection.) While Mr. Block has lived in Newton for…
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It indeed takes two days — September 29-30 — to complete All Over Newton‘s second annual Bakery Crawl, featuring almost two dozen bakeries in Newton. It’s a free, do-it-yourself event: Scan through the list of bakeries on the Bakery Crawl site to see which ones are participating on which days.…
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) Chapter 24 is hosting a 100th Anniversary Gala with music, food, and dancing with members and guests. It will take place on September 30, 6-11PM at the Boston Marriott Newton (2345 Commonwealth Avenue). Tickets are required. For more information, contact Jason at 617-834-3447,…
Newton Community Pride will host concerts — outdoors, free, accessible, and open to all — in three Newton villages in September:
“I’m still going on a tour of the salad menu,” said Maryellen Kaye, a return customer enjoying one of the many lunch options at the recently opened Kendall Kitchen, located at 275 Grove Street, near Riverside Station. While those looking to eat healthily can choose from an impressive 10 salad…
As anticipated, Alexandria, the nation’s largest life science real estate investment trust, has sold its Newton Riverside Center (275 Grove Street, Auburndale) to Boston-based Greatland Realty Partners for $117 million, half of the price it paid for it in 2020. Adjacent to the now-paused Mark Development Riverside project, the three-building…
The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA) will hold its annual Picnic Day for the Newton community on July 23, 11AM-2PM, at Auburndale Park (104 West Pine Street, Auburndale). Admission (free for GBCCA members, $10 for others) includes food, drinks, and games. Register here.
Despite the rain, Newton PorchFest 2023 went on!
PorchFest 2023 will be held this Saturday, June 3 (rain date June 4) from noon until 6 PM. Free live music by over 100 acts will be performed on approximately 70 porches in Auburndale, Lower Falls, and Waban, thanks to the efforts of the Newton PorchFest Committee, with support from…
Girl Scout Troop 82343 will be running a free, fun, and educational drop-in program — The Importance of Pollinators — on May 13, 3PM-4PM, at the Auburndale Community Library (375 Auburn Street, Auburndale) for kids ages 4-7 (with parents/guardians welcome). The afternoon will include educational crafts and games. No pre-registration…