Where do you work? How do you get there?
This is a 4 part question that’s been on my mind for a long time. I’d like to throw it out there for all the regulars and newcomers to Village 14. I’ll be honest in stating that I hope this leads to related posts by this generally reluctant...
Celebrate Brian Yates’ Half Century of Trusted Service to Newton – Sunday, 2-4PM
I’m writing to invite everyone to join me, my good friend Councilor Brian Yates, and his many other friends for a festive Sunday afternoon of fun and remembrance to help honor his more than 50 years of trusted and selfless service to the City of Newton. Mark...
A Narrative on Saint Brendan’s Traditional Beef Stew
Things are winding down with end of year festivities and lighter topics seem appropriate. So, by popular demand, I’m updating and refining my traditional Celtic beef stew recipe. This particular recipe was handed down through generations within my mom’s...Videos of Yates, Malakie, Blazar, and Houston
I was deeply honored when Brian Yates asked me to narrate his campaign video and when Julia Malakie asked me to provide a short video testimonial for her campaign. I also got a big kick out of watching two fantastically upbeat videos from Ward 6 Councilor Dick...Please come honor Rodney Barker’s lifetime achievement award for Historic Preservation
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council is proud to announce that Rodney Barker, our longest serving member, will be receiving he prestigious Thelma Fleishman Lifetime Achievement Award for his long time service to Newton’s historic fabric. This award is...
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council: A view from the inside!
The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council (NHNAC) posts detailed minutes of its monthly meetings on the City’s website. I should know, because I’m the Council’s Secretary and I’ve been drafting these minutes in excruciating detail for...Po Boy is No More
One of my favorite little eateries is gone. According to Boston Restaurant Talk, the Boston Globe and Eater, owner Eric Cormier (who can talk up a storm with anyone!) has shut the doors. He apparently is both happy and sad. Sad to see it go, but happy to spend more...Another Incident on the Bike Path
Police report a person exposing themselves on the bike path. The Newton Police Report 9-1-1 log shows a report of Indecent Exposure at 204 North Street along the Charles River Bike path at about 8:40 on Thursday morning. A post on the Newton Mom’s Facebook page...
Come Join the LigerBots!
I’ve posted about the LigerBots for quite some time and there’s good reason: it’s a great program. This is the FIRST Robotics Competition team for both high schools and this week we’re holding an intro night for students interested in joining!...How the Burbs are Missing Out on the Boom
Today’s Boston Globe Business section includes an interesting piece on the building boom going on today in Boston. According to the data, most of the suburbs are missing out on it. This isn’t because the places are undesirable for housing, but because the...Reminder about Sunday’s Fundraiser for Newton Highlands Historic District
This is just a final reminder about the fundraiser and public information forum we are hosting tomorrow (Sunday), April 3 at 2 pm at the Newton Highlands Congregational Church . This will provide vital support to cover certain outside professional costs essential...
Crazy Divers: Men be like...
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