by Jerry Reilly | May 17, 2020 | Newton |
A few weeks ago the Newton Nomadic Theater hosted a wacky on-line variety show. We closed out the night with this tribute to John Prine who had just succumbed to Covid19. Enjoy (@Essteess – you’re welcome) by Jerry Reilly | May 13, 2020 | Newton |
Here’s your chance to talk about any issue, so long as it’s Newton related. Take the opportunity to raise issues that haven’t been discussed on Village14 so far, Comment away
by Jerry Reilly | May 8, 2020 | Newton
Five years ago, local jazz musician Chris Pitts, with the backing of the Waban Improvement Society, put together the Newton Piano Summit as part of the annual Newton Festival of the Arts. The first year’s inspiration for the event were the street pianos that... by Jerry Reilly | May 6, 2020 | Newton |
Particularly because many of us have been spending nearly 24-7 time with our families for weeks and weeks now, Mitchell Lyons from SEL4 Newton thought it might be a good time to share these timely and timeless tips. By Mitch Lyons, Coordinator of SEl4Newton.org Here... by Jerry Reilly | May 4, 2020 | Newton |
In this week’s Village14 Open Post, NewtonCare’s wants to discuss how the Newton Schools have been doing in response to the ongoing crisis …. Newton Schools have FAILED. No formal online learning. All optional. Other towns hit the ground running with... by Jerry Reilly | May 4, 2020 | Newton |
In this week’s Village14 Open Post, Isabelle says …. I want to discuss the supervision of playgrounds, basketball courts and tennis courts. What steps do we need to have those open? -distancing, distancing and distancing. Why not reopen all those with...
by Jerry Reilly | May 4, 2020 | Newton
One thing can lead to the next, and then the next, and before long you have a Covid-19 fueled obsessive activity. I just finished the 3rd in a series of outdoor, 100% visual scavenger hunts that are great for both adults and young kids. Each one will take about an... by Jerry Reilly | May 4, 2020 | Newton |
In a different thread, fignewtonville suggested a possible new feature for Village14 – “A weekly open post where folks could bring up issues, which a moderator could highlight in a separate post”. I’m a bit wary about the idea but I thought...
by Jerry Reilly | Apr 28, 2020 | Newton |
Here’s a great outdoor, Covid19 safe, activity for all ages from from 5 to 95. Photo Hunter is sort of a photo based scavenger hunt. Start at the entrance to the park – the first picture is the sign at the entrance. Walk to the sign and look for the...
by Jerry Reilly | Apr 27, 2020 | Newton |
Newtonville Books is closed for retail sales and struggling to stay afloat. Next time you want to but a book, do it through this link to Bookstore.org and 30% of the proceeds will go directly to Newtonville Books
by Jerry Reilly | Apr 26, 2020 | Newton |
Should Newton follow state guidelines, or be more restrictive? Which projects should be allowed to continue? Construction and development has become a hot topic once again in our fair City over the past several weeks. There is growing frustration from a group of... by Jerry Reilly | Apr 24, 2020 | Newton |
Mayor Fuller has requested that the Economic Development Commission (EDC) of the City of Newton provide her with ideas on a recovery plan focusing particularly on steps that can be taken in Newton to assist Newton businesses in regaining their footing post...
