Three people were found dead of stab wounds and blunt trauma this morning at a home on Broadway in the Nonantum village of Newton. There were signs of forced entry to the home. The assailant(s) remain at large, and police ask residents to be vigilant and report unusual activity immediately.…
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Once an industrial and manufacturing area with large mills providing work for immigrants, Newton’s California Street is now a mix of single-family houses, small stores, unique small manufacturing enterprises, and an increasing number of multi-family buildings, including a 40B development on Los Angeles Street. Its assets include proximity to the…
Waban Resident Chris Pitts has been very active over the years to bring to Newton “outstanding cultural performances that not only entertain but also celebrate excellence.” Chris has been in the music business since the 1970s, both as a performer and a producer. Using his skills, he has taken Newton’s…
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton, in partnership with Nonantum Boxing Club, is hosting the Joe DeNucci Fight Night on Saturday, June 17, with a fight card of up to 10 USA Boxing Sanctioned bouts between amateur fighters. It takes place at the John M. Barry…
The American Legion Nonantum Post 440 is hosting A Night of Sinatra featuring Rich DiMare on August 18, 8PM to benefit veterans. It will take place at the American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street, Nonantum) and will cost $20 upon entry. For more information, call Paul Pasquarosa at 781-856-7672.
Newton’s Memorial Day Parade was held on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, from Newton North High School to Coletti-Magni Park. Here are the highlights…
Waban Village Day: May 21, 10AM-2PM at Woodward and Beacon Streets. Family Fun Run at 10AM, followed by rides and amusements for kids of all ages, vendor tables, music, food, and ice cream. Starting at 11AM, entertainment starts with young musicians from Suzuki School of Newton, followed by Annie and the…
[Update: This event has been canceled. See https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=nonantum%20village%20day). The Nonantum Neighborhood Association will host its Village Day on June 4, 11:30AM-3PM at Coletti-Magni Park, on Watertown Street between Adams and Chapel Streets. All the fun is free: trackless train, face painting, puppet show, boxing exhibition, and music by the Studio…
The City’s Planning and Development Department will host an in-person meeting on April 27, 7PM-8:30PM, at American Legion Post 440 (295 California Street) to gather thoughts from the public about how the California Street District should evolve in coming decades. What does this place mean to you, and how can…
Large green and blue barrels dot the curbs all over Newton. If it alarms you as to how much trash and recyclables you and your family generate each and every week of the year, you are not alone. Newton’s Sustainable Management Commission has completed a report “Setting the Path to…