Will winter parking ban be on November’s ballot?
An article by Martina Jackson in this week's Fig City News reports that a Committee, headed by former Ward 3 Councilor Jim Cote and Newton Highlands Area Council President Jeremy Freudberg, filed papers with Newton City Hall to put an initiative on this November’s...
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Independence Day in Newton
You can find this listing of Newton's 4th of July activities on the city website Independence Day Festivities | Monday, July 4th Kids Morning 10am-Noon at Newton Centre "bowl"- off Tyler Terrace adjacent to the playground. No rain date. * Children's...
Newton tennis courts disappearing
I'm moving this new comment thread started by Peter Cariani on an old post to its own post:since it's news that many people will care about. TO: All those responsible for renewing Albemarle park complex SUBJECT: ALBEMARLE PARK: ELIMINATION OF TENNIS AND REPLACEMENT...
TAG comments on MBTA Better Bus Project proposals
Shared in a post last month by Jerry, the MBTA's latest Better Bus proposal aims to reshape bus service in Newton for the first time in many years. The proposed routes are optimized based on ridership data, and while there are tradeoffs and feedback is necessary,...
Introducing the Charles River Food Coop
Want to help build a more sustainable, resilient and localized food economy? The Charles River Food Coop launched last week with an initial membership drive. A member-share is $200, paid once or in installments. But it's not time to head on over to start shopping just...
Introducing Fig City News!
Happy Summer! Just wanted folks to know that I have evolved my weekly email and website and migrated it to a new entity - FigCityNews.com. Fig City News is a new community news hub to help residents stay informed about news and events in Newton. Everyone is invited to...
Come on down and knit
A few of your Upper Falls neighbors have been getting together recently for some "Knitting in the Park". You're invited too, whether you're an old pro or a novice knitter. From the organizers of the yarn fest. "Most informal knitting groups work as a social gathering...
Want a new community garden?
Interested in a new community garden at Spears Parks on the north side of the City at the corner of Washington Street and Walnut Park? Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is holding a virtual community meeting to discuss the garden project on Thursday,...
Covid vaccine clinic for those 6 months to 5 years
There will be a vaccine clinic for youngsters newly eligible held at the Newton Early Childhood Program at 150 Jackson Road on Wednesday, June 22 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Appointments will be available for first dose Moderna vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old...