For the first time in four years, the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) will host Spring Seasonings: A Taste of Our Towns in person at the Newton Marriott Hotel, on April 8, 5:30-8PM. The event will feature offerings from local restaurants, caterers, and beverage providers in Needham, Newton, Watertown, and…
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On Wednesday, February 28th, Andrew Copoletti of Boylston Properties appeared before the Newton Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to present an updated progress report on the planned development slated for 78 Crafts Street. Since the project is proposed under Chapter 40B (with 20% of the 307 units priced for people…
The Newton Singers Chorus will present its Spring Concert on March 10, 2PM-3PM, at Elevation Chapel (150 Lowell Street, Newtonville). The event is free and sponsored by Newton Community Pride. The group’s repertoire includes jazz, American Songbook, Show Tunes, Folk Songs and more. Some of this year’s featured songs: Georgia…
Malcolm Best Boy often takes power naps at work, and his “co-worker” Beverly (Bev) Goldstein wouldn’t have it any other way. The adorable, 14-year-old bichon frise’s constant presence at Natural Sense, Goldstein’s Newtonville shop, only adds to its warmth. Shoppers love coming into the welcoming space for new items, and…
The New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville) will host a free celebration of Holi, the Indian festival of color to welcome Spring, on April 7, noon to 4PM. Art-making, performances, food, dancing, and music throughout the day. The Grub Guru food truck will be there with tasty food available for…
The MBTA will hold a virtual public meeting to provide an update on the Newton Commuter Rail Stations Accessibility Improvements Project (for Auburndale, West Newton, and Newtonville stations) on Wednesday, April 10, 6PM-8PM. The meeting will start with a presentation, followed by questions and answers. Email questions to NewtonCR@mbta.com. Register beforehand to get the…
Newton Theatre Company will present Kindertransport, a play by Diane Samuels and directed by Melissa Bernstein, at Saint John’s Episcopal Church (96 Otis Street, Newtonville) over two weekends: Tickets are available online. Between 1938 and the outbreak of war, almost 10,000 children, most of them Jewish, were sent by their…
New Art Center is celebrating Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon with music and art. It will take place on February 11, 11:45AM-4PM at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville). Tickets are free. For more information, contact 617-964-3424 or info@newartcenter.org.
Although many dogs run off-leash in Edmands Park (aka Cabot Woods), their owners risk getting a warning or a fine for allowing them to do so. However, a local group is working to change the designation of this wooded area, so pets can romp free without violating the rules. Cabot…
Newton Community Pride (NCP) will host its third annual WinterFEST during the weekend of January 27-28 with events — all free and open to all — in Cold Spring Park, Newton Highlands, Newton Centre, and Newtonville. (Download flyer.) January 27, 10AM, at Cold Spring Park: Newton Conservators and Olaf from…