by Chris Steele | Nov 21, 2021 | apropos of nothing, bicycles, Construction, Newton, Newtonville |
Remember that your school record stays with you – forever! 687 Watertown Street housed the Horace Mann Elementary School until the school relocated to Nevada Street a few years ago. The building on Watertown Street is now being renovated and reconfigured to...
by Chris Steele | May 2, 2021 | apropos of nothing, MBTA, Newton |
Over the past year of the pandemic, I’ve been spending most of my working days at a desk in the front bay window of our rented home in a four-family house here in Upper Falls. Many cars pass by, a few trucks, and occasionally the MBTA 59 bus. A century ago, the...
by Chris Steele | Aug 8, 2018 | Newton |
(Note: I wrote this together with David Hoover and wanted to make sure he gets credit for the writing as well as for the research and the photos! -C) During regular business hours, City Hall is visited by residents for personal needs such as public services, city...
by Chris Steele | Jul 8, 2018 | Newton |
I too am sorry to see Peet’s go. However, I am troubled by some of the comments in the blog here and how familiar they sound. We have been having this same conversation now for well over 10-15 years: How to keep a retail mix that works for residents, instead of having...
by Chris Steele | Nov 12, 2017 | Newton |
One Love, People Get Ready! Newton Family Singers Celebrate the Music of Bob Marley Lively Up Yourself, pack the minivan, and join the Newton Family Singers as we perform irresistible reggae tunes from Bob Marley on Sunday, December 10th, at 4pm at the Ellsworth...
by Chris Steele | Mar 20, 2017 | Newton |
The Newton Family Singers and Team Believe have joined together to bring you a concert with a purpose. On April 9 at 4pm, please join us for One Voice, A Concert Benefiting Best Buddies, at the Reimer-Goldstein Theater of the JCC Newton, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton...
by Chris Steele | Nov 27, 2016 | Newton
Why do we sing? As Pharrell Williams says, “Because we’re happy!” Newton Family Singers explores joy and happiness with a concert of pop music with strong positive messages and irresistible melodies. Clap — and sing — along with us as we...