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Newton South Jazz educator Lisa Linde and Jazz Ensemble receive national recognition

For years, the jazz program at Newton South High School (NSHS) has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s best. The program’s Jazz Ensemble, directed by celebrated NSHS music educator Lisa Linde, receives top ratings at the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education’s state festivals and places among the top…

Alicia Piedalue – Sole candidate in Special Election for Ward 7 School Committee, Mar. 18

Newton will hold a city-wide Special Election on March 18 to fill the Ward 7 School Committee seat that became vacant when Amy Davenport moved from Newton last year. Alicia Piedalue is the sole candidate with sufficient certified nominating signatures to be on the ballot. Having moved to Newton two…

Octogenarians on the March

On a dreary, overcast March 1st, Newton Centre suddenly became the lively, colorful destination for Octogenarians on the March. Approximately 50 people carrying homemade signs gathered at a table under large banners – one quoting Edmund Burke: “Evil Triumphs when Good People Do Nothing” and another, ”Do Something! Stand with…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 3/2/2025

Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes the following Land Use will meet on Tuesday: Rules Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday: Programs and Services will meet on Wednesday to consider an…

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