IMG 1311 | Newton MA News and Politics BlogSkating has officially opened in Newton Highlands at the rink in the Hyde Playground on Lincoln Street along with the rink in Lower Falls at Hamilton Field on Grove St.

John Rice encourages all to come skate but please consider leaving your hockey sticks at home.

The rink in the Highlands is sponsored but the Newton Highlands Area Council and Hyde Community Center. The Lower Falls rink is sponsored by the Lower Falls Community Development Corp.

UPDATED: Revised the photo to send the “right” message.