Turkeys Last Straw

Newton’s recently appointed Chief of Police, David MacDonald, has announced that he has received numerous complaints this week about aggressive rafters of turkeys meandering along a path parallel to Newton’s western border with Wellesley and Needham. He noted also...

Bare Bones Theater Comes to Newton

Ever the creative geniuses and impresarios of novel approaches to the worlds of art and theater, Newton Upper Falls residents Jerry Reilly, and Marie Jackson, his talented actress/director/producer spouse, have moved the bar on improbabilities for Newton’s cultural...

Camels to Walk a Mile for a Person

The Newton Nomadic Theater, in cooperation with the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, will be offering free camel rides this afternoon from 4-7pm in the Newton Centre Parking lot. The historic trough at the corner of the lot at the intersection of Beacon and Centre...

Under the Radar

From Wickedwickednewton.com: “In a rare move of solidarity and in order to protest the distasteful suggestion being debated by the Charter Review Commission that the Newton City Council be reduced in size, the full complement of 24 Newton City Councilors voted...

Soft Opening for Waban Hardware

Waban welcomes the new kid on the block! We are pleased to have noticed the “soft” opening this week of the new Waban Hardware Store. The doors opened for business without fanfare this past Monday. The new business occupies two floors and is organized with...

Competition in Newton’s Blogosphere

Village 14 Readers may find a new Newton blog interesting. The new blog asks its writers and those who respond to use their real names, to be polite and to be interesting, while removing innuendo and personal attacks from the inkwell’s arsenal. I am one of at...