As part of its Village Day celebration, the Newton Highlands community honored its longtime Alderman (City Councilor), George Mansfield, who died last year. At a ceremony highlighting his years of service to the city, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller delivered a Proclamation designating June 9, 2024 as “George Mansfield Day” in Newton.…
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On Sunday, June 9, residents joined the Newton Fire Department in paying tribute to the eight former Newton firefighters who died this past year. Those remembered were: Armando DelCampo Lieutenant George J. MacGillivary Firefighter Steve Gallant Lieutenant John P. Coffey Firefighter Harold S. Green Lieutenant James L. Antonellis Firefighter James…
For the last four years, two Upper Falls sisters, Julie and Lisa Leavitt, have mobilized friends, neighbors, local school children, and poets from around the city to create the delightful Martin Poetry Path. The path runs up and down a hill in the Martin Conservation Area on Circuit Avenue in Upper…
On Sunday June 9, the Newton Office of Cultural Development hosted the Strummin’ Up to Boston ukulele music festival. A festive City Hall crowd heard performances from nine performers from all over the region, including adult groups Ukulele Magic from Salem and Bette Machete and the Jumping Fleas from Worcester,…
The Charles River Chamber of Commerce honored Susan Paley, the Village Bank’s retiring Senior Vice President of Community Relations, at its annual Spring Business Breakfast, on Friday, June 7, which was also her last day on the job. Chamber President Greg Reibman spoke of her thoughtfulness, kindness, and support for…
After a wonderful year of performances in Boston’s Symphony Hall, the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra will tour Europe June 15-25, performing at the continent’s top five concert halls — Stadtcasino in Basel, Switzerland, Rudolfinum in Prague, Czech Republic, Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Germany, Musikvverein in Vienna, Austria, and Philharmonie in Germany.…
Highlights this Week: City Council Zoning and Planning will meet on Monday: Finance will meet on Monday to consider: Real Property Reuse will meet on Wednesday to consider recommendations to sell or lease: Traffic Council will meet on Thursday to consider requests for: School Committee School Committee will meet on…
On May 31, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced its 2024 All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) grants for eight projects across the country. The award, totaling $343 million, includes $67 million for MBTA Green Line “B” and “C” branch improvements to make fourteen stops on those lines completely accessible for…
Rabbi Keith Stern, Newton resident and Chair of the Human Rights Commission, opened the Pride Flag Raising ceremony at Newton City Hall on Tuesday, June 4th. He began his remarks wondering “From 35,000 ft, why would there be a day, set aside to honor people who are already completed melted and…
Exactly three months from the September 3rd State Democratic Primary — which will very likely determine the next State Representative from the 12th Middlesex District — Fig City News provides this update on the Democratic candidates in that race: Endorsements City Councilor Rick Lipof has the “enthusiastic” endorsement of Massachusetts…