Newton EDC honors local businesses, non-profits and Steve Feinstein

by | Oct 27, 2015 | Newton | 6 comments

The Newton Economic Development Commission and Mayor Setti Warren presented the 2015 Business Excellence Awards to 10 businesses, two non-profits, and one individuals last night

The Village Business Awards were given to Whole Foods @ Four Corners, Johnny’s Luncheonette, O’Hara’s Food & Spirits, Cabot’s Ice Cream and Restaurant, West Street Tavern, and Harris Cyclery.

The Charles River Mill District Award was presented to Fairlane Properties. The N2 Corridor Award was presented to SocialMadeSimple. The Innovation Business Award was presented to The Bulfinch Companies. The Destination Business Award was presented to Leventhal-Sidman JCC, of the JCCs of Greater Boston. The Community Business Award was presented to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and the Citizen Champion Award was presented to Steven Feinstein of Newton Highlands. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Newton Community Farm.

6 Comments

  1. Groot Gregory
    Groot Gregory on October 27, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    I attended last night’s event and it was very nicely run. Steven Feinstein was a great choice for bringing the community together to revitalize the Newton Highlands Village Day.

  2. Steven Feinstein
    Steven Feinstein on October 28, 2015 at 10:34 am

    Thanks for the kind words, Groot, and thanks for attending. It was an honor to be recognized by the EDC, and I especially enjoyed the opportunity to tell the audience how so many residents and business owners made that event a big success!

  3. Ken Parker
    Ken Parker on October 28, 2015 at 10:59 am

    Steve did a terrific job organizing Village Day, especially bringing back a fencing demonstration for the first time in many years. Hopefully, two years from now we will see Steve’s name in the ballot.

    • Greg Reibman
      Greg Reibman on October 28, 2015 at 11:38 am

      I believe Steve’s name is on the Highlands Area Council ballot this year.

  4. Ken Parker
    Ken Parker on October 28, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Great point, Greg. I’ll be sure to vote for Steve this Tuesday and will look forward to him hopefully running for higher office in the future

  5. BOB BURKE
    BOB BURKE on October 28, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    @Steve. Congratulations on a very well deserved award. I would have been there, but Brian Yates has asked me to stand in for him at the Thursday evening debate in Newtonville. That, coupled with yesterday’s meeting with the City on our historic district proposal have left me swamped. You are a great guy and leader. I’m happy to serve with you on our Area Council and everyone is relieved you will be going another round this election.

    Brian continues to make good progress in his recovery; but his doctors are adamant in telling him while his recovery is ahead of schedule, that no person at this stage of recovery has any business participating in debates, hearings or, for that matter, any other outside outside activities except for doctor and hospital visits. He is, however, fully engaged in what is going on at City Hall and with this election.