What a day it was

What a day it was

by | Jun 20, 2016 | Newton | 4 comments

Sunday’s Tour de Newton was an all-out, hands-down, full-stop great time for all involved.  Setting new records, about 725 riders took to the streets and went on a leisurely tour of all the villages of Newton Sunday morning. The weather was wonderful,  moods...
Talk about big developments

Talk about big developments

by | Jun 20, 2016 | Newton | 25 comments

I generally try to steer clear of information that comes to me through too many people to avoid the “telephone game syndrome” where the information gets more garbled at each stop. Tonight I’ll waive my usual prudence since this could be such a big...
All hail the Newton Pianos

All hail the Newton Pianos

by | Jun 14, 2016 | Newton | 2 comments

Nothing’s put a smile on my face this year more than the Newton pianos.  Nine pianos, decorated by local artists, were planted on street corners all over the city for the month of May as part of the Newton Festival of the Arts.  There were great scheduled...
Letter to the School Department

Letter to the School Department

by | Jun 14, 2016 | Newton | 26 comments

To the Newton School Committee I just heard that the Newton Schools Dept may be considering outsourcing janitorial services at our schools.  In case that’s true, I want to share a story with you: I have a good friend named Brenda Anziano.  She’s a...
All hail the Newton Pianos

Not too late for Tour de Newton

by | Jun 13, 2016 | Newton | 2 comments

The registration deadline to ride in this Sunday’s Tour de Newton has been extended until Wednesday.  So if you want to ride, sign up today. It’s a 20 mile, 13 village relaxed ride, perfect for families and casual bike riders.  It starts simultaneously in...
All hail the Newton Pianos

Feast of the Falls gets BIGGER!

by | Jun 13, 2016 | Newton | 7 comments

Due to unprecedented demand, due to a very long waiting list, and due to the general insanity of organizers Seana Gaherin (Dunn Gaherins Pub) and Christopher Osborn (Better Life Foods) we’ve just decided to increase the attendance for this year’s Feast of...
Tour de Newton – It’s not too late

Tour de Newton – It’s not too late

by | Jun 7, 2016 | Newton

All I want this Fathers Day is 1000 bikes on the streets of Newton – and a few more Village Greeters. This is the 4th year of the Tour de Newton and each year it has grown with more riders.  The registration for this year’s ride is getting pretty full but...
All hail the Newton Pianos

A letter to the president

by | Jun 6, 2016 | Newton | 6 comments

Plans continue for the Feast of the Falls …. President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC, 20500 Dear President Obama, As I’m sure you’re aware, the Feast of the Falls (June 26) is the biggest event of the year in Newton Upper Falls.  Every year...
Feast of the Falls for everyone

Feast of the Falls for everyone

by | Jun 5, 2016 | Newton | 1 comment

The Feast Of The Falls extravaganza is now an Upper Falls tradition.   On Sunday June 26, 350 guests will sit down at one very long table in beautiful Hemlock Gorge for an amazing catered feast.  Most of those seats will be filled with Upper Falls residents but we...