by Jerry Reilly | May 3, 2023 | Newton |
As Bob Dylan once said “you’ve got to serve somebody”, so sign up today to take part in on of the 35 or so different volunteer projects all around the city on Sunday for the annual NewtonSERVES event. Its a great way to meet some of your neighbors...
by Jerry Reilly | May 2, 2023 | Newton |
A story in the Boston Globe today by John Hilliard reports on the substantial local tax breaks that three of Newton’s private country clubs enjoy. Between the three country clubs they get annual tax breaks of nearly $2 million thanks to a provision of state law...
by Jerry Reilly | May 1, 2023 | Newton |
This is an updated version of this post to reflect the recently updated route for this trail. The new slightly longer 3 mile route now goes over Route 9 to Eliot station and then overlaps with a bit of the much longer six mile aqueduct trail before heading up through...
by Jerry Reilly | Apr 28, 2023 | Newton
The Friends of Hemlock Gorge are hosting their annual spring cleanup of Newton’s spectacular Hemlock Gorge park on Saturday April 29. Meet at Hamilton Place, just over the river in Needham between 9 – 9:30 AM. Gloves, bags and tools will be provided by...
by Jerry Reilly | Apr 28, 2023 | Newton
138 artists from all over Newton will be opening their studios to you, to come visit and see their art at the 26th annual Newton Open Studios this weekend. Here’s a preview of some of the art and here’s a map of all of the studios – some of which...
by Jerry Reilly | Apr 28, 2023 | Newton
Consider donating either diapers or cash to Newton Neighbors diaper drive. Here’s the info: Newton Neighbors City-Wide Diaper Drive Did you know that 1 in 3 families struggle to afford diapers? Diapers are expensive, and having to buy them can take away from a...
by Jerry Reilly | Apr 26, 2023 | Newton |
Once again Newton is launching the wonderful Artful Piano project. They have a set of pianos that are currently being painted, each with unique designs by local artists. At the end of May the pianos will be delivered to outdoor spots around the city where they will... by Jerry Reilly | Apr 24, 2023 | Newton |
Niche’s ratings for Mass high schools put Newton North at #6 in the state and Newton South at #9. The Niche web site includes the info below to describe how they come up with the ratings. The 2023 Best Public High Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of...
by Jerry Reilly | Apr 24, 2023 | Newton |
The Boss. The new Bob Dylan. The leader of the E Street band. Bruce Springsteen has earned these accolades and more for his high energy shows, socially conscious lyrics, and musical excellence. Join the Newton Family Singers on May 7th as we perform our favorite,...
by Jerry Reilly | Apr 24, 2023 | Newton
The Newton League of Women voters is bringing back their Civic Challenge on Sunday April 30, 4 – 6 PM at the Cabot School Cafeteria. The event is FREE! and open to adults and students in grade 8 and above Compete for prizes while engaging in an exciting test...
by Jerry Reilly | Apr 18, 2023 | Newton |
Two years ago, two sisters – Julie and Lisa Leavitt created a wonderful and whimsical Upper Falls attraction called the Martin Poetry Path. The Martin Conservation Area is a small pocket park on the side of a hill on Circuit Ave in Upper Falls. The Leavitt...
by Jerry Reilly | Apr 17, 2023 | Newton |
The initial vision of the Bay Colony Rail Trail was for a continuous bicycle/pedestrian path along a (mostly) unused railroad right-of-way from National Lumber in Newton, through Needham and Dover and on to Medfield. As plans began to be floated, the town of Needham...
