One of Newton’s very best events has been cancelled
This isn’t surprising, but it’s disappointing nonetheless Dear Friends It is with great sadness that we announce the suspension of the 2020 St Mary of Carmen Society Festival. We have decided to cancel this year’s Festa that was scheduled for July 15th to...Springsteen (hopefully) headed to Boston College
Here’s an extra reason to hope things are back to normal by the fall. Boston College has announced that Bruce Springsteen will address the Class of 2024 on Sept. 10 in Conte Forum as part of B.C.’s annual First Year Academic Convocation. Incoming first-year students...West Suburban Y wins the internet
Check out this John Krasinski-inspired local variation of “Some Good News” from the place where Krasinski was actually a camp (Chickami) counselor.
What restaurant owners need
I don’t share a lot of Newton-Needham Chamber content on this site but I think some people will find this conversation I had today with six local restaurant owners to be of interest.
Being Asian during the age of COVID-19
A Newton resident posted this on Nextdoor Newton… As a Chinese Asian American, I just experienced my second incident in a week and I’m wondering if anyone else is experiencing or witnessing this horrible, ignorant trend in our own neighborhoods. What makes this...Could this work in Newton?
From the Vineyard Gazette: Edgartown selectmen are exploring a European model for Main street this summer, with an eye on shutting down portions of the town’s narrow sidewalks, roads and parking lots to increase outdoor seating for restaurants and ease pressure on...Needham considering mandatory face coverings, should Newton do the same?
Needham’s Board of Health will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow to adopt an Emergency Order/Regulation requiring the use of cloth face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The proposal would require the use of cloth face coverings in a variety of...A message from Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton-Wellesley Hospital has requested that we share this: For those who may be wary of visiting a hospital during these anxious times, let us assure you: Massachusetts hospitals are open for business We have the beds. We have the physicians. We have the nurses. We...Newton COVID-19 Care Fund raises $600K for immediate aid
The Newton COVID-19 Care Fund as raised over $600,000 from more than 700 donors and has already begun disbursing emergency relief through Family Access of Newton, the Newton TAB reports. The fund is designed to provide financial assistance to Newton residents,...NewTV starts ‘At Home in Newton’ series
NewTV has just launched a new series: “At Home in Newton,” which will focus on what residents of Newton are doing while social distancing. During this time, it is a priority of NewTV to help foster connection throughout the Newton community. We want the residents of...The latest anti development argument: Fear of a pandemic.
Here’s an interesting exchange between a Newton resident and City Councilor. First, here’s an email sent to the City Council. I live at 65 Taft Ave, W. Newton and am writing to voice my support for the Dunstan East proposal. Higher density...