Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 355 will be hosting an open house with hands-on opportunities to learn about scouting. It will take place on April 30, 7:15PM at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish (573 Washington St, Nonantum) on the lower level of the church. For more information, contact…
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Please see this flyer describing Memorial Day ceremonies taking place on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. Sunday, May 26 Monday, May 27
Nonantum Village Day will be held on June 2, 11:30AM-2PM. The Nonantum Neighborhood Association organizes the event, which this year will honor Susan Paley from Village Bank and Joe Prestejohn from Cabot’s, along with the three high-school students who will be receiving $1000 Nonantum Neighborhood Association Society Scholarships for exceling…
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…
An alert Fig City News reader noticed that the utility box at the corner of Centre and Walnut Streets in Newton Highlands was recently wrapped with a “Nonantum” wrap. A City of Newton official contacted about the error on February 20 asked Fig City News to thank the reader for…
About 80 people gathered at the American Legion Post 440 on January 31 for a second public meeting with Boylston Properties staff and consultants to discuss the proposed 307-unit residential project to be developed on 4.76 acres between Crafts Street and Court Street (see Fig City News article). The project,…
The State Department of Fire Services released a statement informing the community of the passing of an 80-year-old Newton man who had been rescued by Newton firefighters from a two-alarm house fire at 16 Lincoln Road in Nonantum on January 24. Newton Fire Chief Gregory Gentile said at a press…
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a Valentine’s Day Celebration on Saturday, February 10, 7PM-10PM at American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum). Suggested donation of $15 at the door helps fund veterans’ programs. Buffet of sandwiches, pizza, and goodies. Music and trivia provided by DJ Mike Callahan (Oldies…
The Newton Police Department hosts a free Afterschool Boxing Program for kids aged 10-17. This program takes place at the Nonantum Boxing Club (75 Adams Street, Nonantum) every Wednesday, 4PM-5:30PM.
Watertown Street, Nonantum’s thriving mix of restaurants and retail shops, has been a longtime holiday destination for children and their families. Santa Claus, candy canes, elves, reindeer, and lights from posts and branches continue to be a holiday attraction. On Saturday, December 16, approximately 75,000 — permanent — twinkling tree…