138 artists from all over Newton will be opening their studios to you, to come visit and see their art at the 26th annual Newton Open Studios this weekend. Here's a preview of some of the art and here's a map of all of the studios - some of which will have multiple...

This originally appeared in Friday’s Need To Know newsletter from the Charles River Regional Chamber.

Some Newton City Councilors are signaling that they’d be willing to sacrifice millions of dollars in state aid for roads, bike lanes, sidewalks, traffic mitigation, affordable housing and other improvements, rather than abide by a new state law.
 
What law could be so odious that some Newton electeds would be ready to give up millions in state grants in perpetuity?

There's no doubt we've got a big snow storm on the way.   The only question at this point is "how big"? Are you dreading it?  Are you looking forward to it ? What's your shoveling strategy?  Are you a shovel-every-few-hours person or a...

fignewtonville made the fine suggestion of a regular V14 post where readers can chime in about new local businesses that have recently opened in Newton, or lament businesses that we recently lost. So do tell.  Is there a new Newton  shop or restaurant or business near...

This guest post contributed by Justin Traxler, founder of Newton Athletic Fields Foundation (www.fixnewtonsfields.com) Is there a real objective to having public meetings in Newton?   Most proposals in Newton are preceded by at least one “public meeting” where...

Celebration of Negativity   Nasal swabs, Covid tests on wood   Rejoice in the negative, recoil from the positive