Happy St. Paddy’s Day

I’m wearing a bright green sweater today even though no one other than my husband and grandson will see it! No, I am not of Irish descent, but as a resident of Newton since 1972, I feel that I should be issued a Green Card to Irish heritage by now....

Defining Questions for the 2019 Candidates

While I find the LWVN to be guided in their actions by persons who have political positions with which I often disagree, I staunchly applaud their tireless efforts to present candidates to the voting public before municipal elections. To that end, I am quoting their...

On the One Hand…

While listening to the news this morning, I managed to forge a possible connection between two facts: On the one hand, the New England Casket Company, whose facility was burned down last month, is searching for a new Massachusetts city in which to build a new...

Which Village kitchens stay open late?

Last night, after a busy day that didn’t leave time for an early dinner, I attended a Members Reception at the MFA that started at 6:30pm. and, afterwards, returned to Newton to get something to eat. To my dismay, Cabots was closing (it was 9:50pm), Brewers...

What the hack?

Are you ready for the holiday scammers? Are the hackers going to get the password to your favorite shopping website from you to buy whatever they want at your expense? Or will they steal your cyber-identity and proceed to send their messages out over your IP...

Outside Inside Newton

Outdoor dining on an evening like a few we had this past week is breathtakingly pleasant! That got me to wondering if anyone has compiled a list of al fresco restaurant venues in the Garden City? I’ll start the list with the ones that come readily to mind....