Before the March 3 City Council meeting, which was to consider rezoning and a special permit for the much disputed property at 386-390 Watertown Street, two emails circulated, informing some Councilors and the Council President that the property had been sold the day before a key Land Use hearing on…
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After three hours of free-ranging debate on the pros and cons of granting both a zoning change and a special permit for 368-390 Watertown Street in Nonantum to allow for the addition of another floor and three more units, the Land Use Committee voted to defeat both items. Nonantum Neighborhood…
The City of Newton broke ground February 13 on a multi-use synthetic turf field at Albemarle Field — part of a $9.5 million park renovation aimed at improving recreational facilities while addressing longstanding concerns about flooding. Synthetic turf improves field usability during and after bad weather but has also raised…
Mary Cotton has owned and operated Newtonville Books, specifically in Newton Centre, for 13 years. In 2023, Barry Tilles opened Good Dog Records & Books almost right across the street. Cotton didn’t mind. In fact, she and Tilles regularly recommend each other’s shops to customers. “I didn’t see competition,” Cotton…
At its regularly scheduled meeting on February 5, the Programs and Services Committee reviewed an ongoing challenge: the chronic problem of a “distressed property,” rodents, and hoarding. Although the docket item included city-wide management, the discussion centered on a particular property in a Nonantum neighborhood that has been a continuing…
At its regularly scheduled meeting, the Newton Planning and Development Board approved the special permit to rezone the property at 386-390 Watertown Street from BU1 to MU4. In early December, the City Council had granted the owners, John Mula and Nicholas Beaujean, a special permit to build a three-story, mixed-use…
The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations: Donors must schedule an appointment beforehand, either online or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767).
The Adams Street Shul will present an event, My Memories of Growing Up with Robert Frost, where Jonathan Reichert will share his memories and insights into famous poet Robert Frost. This will take place on Sunday, March 2, 11AM-12:30PM, and can be attended via Zoom or in-person at the Adams…
The Newton Schools Foundation will host a Trivia Night fundraiser with a cash bar, prizes, snacks and Buff’s Pub wings. It will take place on Friday, March 14, 7-10:30PM at the American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum). Tickets are $40 per person ($50 at the door). Register…
A recent request to revise an approved special permit for development in Nonantum has stirred controversy around a lot that has remained vacant for seven years. On October 7, 2024, the City Council issued a special permit to the owners of the property at 386-394 Watertown Street to build a…
The Evangelical Baptist Church (23 Chapel Street in Newton) invites everyone to a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24 at 4PM. Take a moment in the hustle and bustle of the season to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas – The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has…
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston (JCC) is hosting an Art Discussion Group. Participants will study various artworks alongside Julie Middleton (Art Educator), who will ask questions designed to provoke thinking. It will take place on January 8, February 12, and March 12, 11AM-12PM at the Wexler Family Lounge…