by Chuck Tanowitz | Jun 5, 2015 | Newton |
Here’s a letter to the editor written by Karen Bray, inspired by Andy Levin’s Newton Tab Op-Ed about the proposed leaf blower ban, in this week’s Newton Tab. This letter was posted on the Newton Lower Falls listserv and kicked off a big flurry of...
by Chuck Tanowitz | Jun 3, 2015 | Newton |
One of the unique features of the annual Tour de Newton is that all the bike riders stop in each village and hear a bit about the village from the Village Greeters while grabbing snacks and their village badge. In the first year Tour de Newton we were caught short...
by Chuck Tanowitz | Jun 3, 2015 | Newton |
Scott Gregorian and Gregorian Rugs loves doing community and arts oriented events at his beautiful store in Lower Falls. Right from the start of our Newton Nomadic Theater, Gregorian Rugs has been immensely supportive of everything we’ve been doing and has...
by Chuck Tanowitz | Jun 3, 2015 | Newton |
Today’s Newton Tab features a commentary column by Kathleen Koril Grieser, arguing against the proposed Austin St development project. Various other voices, here and elsewhere, have objected to one or more aspects of the project. Much of that criticism has...
by Chuck Tanowitz | Jun 2, 2015 | Newton |
As part of the run-up to the annual Tour de Newton on June 21, Bike Newton has teamed up with Landry Bicycles to offer free bicycle checkups at City Hall this Saturday, June 6, from 1 – 4 PM. Bring down your two-wheeler and techs from Landry will check your...
by Chuck Tanowitz | Jun 2, 2015 | Newton
The Newton Conservators are hosting the June Doin’ festivities at Nahanton Park on the Charles River. They’ve got activities going on all day long – everything from fishing contests, canoe/kayaking tours, bird walks, bug safaris, tree climbing,...
by Chuck Tanowitz | Jun 1, 2015 | Newton |
“Not since Paula Plum in The Goat or Karen MaDonald in Long Day’s Journey have I experienced a performance in Boston where I had to remind myself to breathe.  Linda Goetz is giving us one for the ages. Just incredible. Don’t miss it.” The...
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by Chuck Tanowitz | May 27, 2015 | Newton |
Once again, Upper Falls is going to throw a hell of a neighborhood party.  The 3rd annual Feast of the Falls will be held on Sunday June 28. The Upper Falls neighborhood feast in Hemlock Gorge is bumping up the number of guests from 300 – 350 this year .. all...
by Chuck Tanowitz | May 26, 2015 | Newton |
My wife just returned from New England Mobile Book Fair. New York Times bestselling author and Wellesley resident Ben Coes is down there at the moment talking about his new thriller “Independence Day”. Go join the 100+ crowd if you want a signed...
by Chuck Tanowitz | May 25, 2015 | Newton
I went over to see a friend’s new apartment in Arlington this morning. She took me out for a walk by Spy Pond. Surrounding the playground there were maybe 10 different whimsical, playful pieces of public art that would appeal especially to kids. I’d love...
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by Chuck Tanowitz | May 24, 2015 | Newton
Gail Spector’s new Legendary Locals of Newton book is becoming, well … legendary this week. The Newton Tab featured a front page story this week. NewTV did a feature about the book on their weekly news show. Come on down to the book launch party at...
by Chuck Tanowitz | May 20, 2015 | Newton |
While our neighbors across the river were hanging up these signs, we’ve decided to encourage outdoor water use with reduced rates for our biggest domestic water users – i.e. second water meters for water used outside of homes. Curious indeed.
