Are you enjoying the beautification of the electric boxes around Newton? Artists have transformed the dreary army green or dull black boxes into works of art. Here’s the BoxART in Newton Highlands. I’m going to try to photograph all the BoxART, and then we can all vote for our favorite one. Who’s in?
Author: Mia
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Buy into Newton: Least Expensive House
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,485 square feet, Single Family $415,000
79 PEARL STREET / NEWTON CORNER
SQUARE FOOTAGE : 1,485
LOT SIZE: 0.1 acres
BEDROOMS : 3
BATHS: 2 full
LAST SOLD FOR : $200,000 in 1998
PROS Located off Galen Street, close to the Mass. Pike and shops and neighbored by some very attractive homes, this property is well situated. Built in 1880, the house has antique details such as bay windows in the dining room and upstairs in the largest bedroom, as well as a lovely newel post on the staircase. A small room on the first floor makes a good office. Each floor has a full bath. The yard, though overgrown, is private and flat. Mike DelRose, RE/Max Leading Edge, 617-923-8355, mikedelrose.comCONS The kitchen and baths are old, and an overall sprucing up is in order.
Antique Colonial style home conveniently located at Newton Corner. First floor
features an eat-in kitchen, office or small bedroom and full bathroom. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms and 2nd full bath. There is easy access to Mass. Pike, Downtown XPress bus, restaurants, & shops. The home has a pleasant yard & parking. This is a great opportunity to own in Newton at an affordable price. Make this your dream home. Master Bedroom Information
- Dimensions: 15X14
- On Second Floor
Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Living Room Information
- Dimensions: 13X12
- On First Floor
Additional Room #1
- Dimensions: 10X9
- Office
- On First Floor
Lot Information
- # of Acres: 0.1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,175
Listing Information
- Lender Owned: No
Bedroom #2 Information
- Dimensions: 13X12
- On Second Floor
Bathroom #1 Information
- Dimensions: 11X5
- On First Floor
Dining Room Information
- Dimensions: 15X14
- On First Floor
Basement Information
- Has Basement
Property Information
- # of Rooms: 7
- Sq. Ft.: 1485.00
Bedroom #3 Information
- Dimensions: 10X9
- On Second Floor
Bathroom #2 Information
- Dimensions: 6X5
- On Second Floor
Kitchen Information
- Dimensions: 18X15
- On First Floor
Parking Information
- # of Parking Spaces: 2
- Off-Street Parking
Tax Information
- Taxes: $3,829.01
- Tax Year: 2012
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Boston Celebrity Chef Cooking Class for Kids: Winner of Cupcake Wars!
Image from Boston Common Boston Center for Adult Education Continues Popular Celebrity Chef Kids Classes as Part of Its Bean City Kids Program!
WHAT: The Boston Center for Adult Education’s (BCAE) Bean City Kids program is continuing the popular monthly series of interactive kids’ celebrity chef classes!
On Monday, August 6th, 2012 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM, kids will have the opportunity to tap into their creative side, working spoon to spoon with celebrity chef Victoria Donnelly, chef and owner at Cakeology. Victoria was recently seen on The Food Network’s “Sweet Genius” and was the winner of the second season of “Cupcake Wars.”
The interactive cooking classes are hands-on, allowing kids to explore a whole new world of food appreciation while learning the tricks of the trade. They will take part in the cooking process from start to finish, building confidence and pride in the dishes they’ve created. At the end of the session the group will sit down with Chef Donnelly and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Conveniently scheduled after school, the classes are perfect for children six to nine years of age! The themes & items prepared vary from month to month. All classes will involve two dishes that are both prepared by Chef Donnelly and students. All classes are nut-free. There MUST be a parent/caregiver present during class who is responsible for each child (no more than 3 kids per adult). Child’s registration fee covers caregiver.
WHEN: Monday, August 6th, 2012; 3:30PM-4:30PM; 1 session
COST: $45 Members/Non-Members, $15 Materials
WHERE: Boston Center for Adult Education 122 Arlington Street Boston, MA 02116.
RSVP: Registration is necessary. Please visit www.bcae.org or call the Boston Center for Adult Education at 617-267-4430 to sign up. There must be a parent/ caregiver present during class time. No more than 3 students per adult
ADDITIONAL: Suitable for children 6-9 years of age. Completely nut-free. Children must be supervised by a parent or a caregiver.
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Free Evening for Children on the Autism Spectrum at Discovery Museums
The Discovery Museums To Host Free Evening for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum on July 28“Especially for Me” is part of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program to expand museum access
The Discovery Museums are pleased to announce that the next event in the 2012 “Especially for Me” series, for families with children on the Autism spectrum, will be held on July 28. Families can explore both the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Science Discovery Museum for free with pre-registration.
“Especially for Me” is part of the Museums’ Open Door Connections program to provide opportunities for those who face a variety of barriers—financial, geographic, developmental, or cultural—to experience the Museums. Other free events in the “Especially for Me” series include free events for families with children with hearing loss.
What: ESPECIALLY FOR ME! A Free Evening at The Discovery Museums for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum
Where: The Discovery Museums, 177 Main Street in Acton, MA 01720 978-264-4200 www.discoverymuseums.org
When: Saturday, July 28, 5:30-8:30 PM at both the Children’s Discovery Museum and Science Discovery Museum
Other info: Pizza will be provided, courtesy of Not Your Average Joe’s.
To Register: Pre-registration is required. Please visit http://tinyurl.com/
EspeciallyforMe2012-5 to register.The Discovery Museums are the children’s and science museums of Metrowest Boston, paired on a single campus in Acton, MA. The Museums serve families and schools from towns throughout the region, with a commitment to informal education that enhances classroom learning. The hands-on, playful exhibits, developed by professional educators, inspire curiosity, exploration, experimentation and imagination. The Discovery Museums combine manageable scale, convenient location and free parking to provide a fun and engaging experience where children and adults can discover their world together.
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Henry Hobson Richardson in Newton
Historical Architecture Buildings in Newton by H. H. Richardson
Henry Hobson Richardson (September 29, 1838 – April 27, 1886) was a prominent American architect who designed buildings in Albany, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and other cities. The style he popularized is named for him: Richardsonian Romanesque. Along with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, Richardson is one of “the recognized trinity of American architecture”.
He’s the Frank Lloyd Wright of Newton!
Interested in learning more about H. H. Richardson? Click on image of any of these books.H. H. Richardson also did a fair number of buildings in Newton and many still remain intact! One element that defines Richardson’s style is the use of two colored rough hewn stone. He uses this architectural “vocabulary” in all his buildings yet despite the heaviness and solidity of the stonework, his buildings have grace and lightness from his abundant use of arches. It’s Ancient Egypt Pyramids Meets Roman Arches!
Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston. This is NOT in Boston but is considered his finest work. You can see how he developed his architectural “vocabulary” from earlier projects. The two different tones of stone, repeated arches supported by pillars, and surprisingly gracefulness and lightless for a structure built of stone. (more…) -
Fun Stuff To Do For Kids in Newton This Summer
Stuff to Do With Kids in Newton and Boston
Need ideas for Camp Mom or for a fun weekend Staycation? Try these fun summer activities! Can you suggest more fun things to do around Newton?
1. Explore the Charles River by canoe, kayak or paddle board. Charles River Canoe and Kayak can outfit you in a jiffy. My kids loved seeing baby cygnets, goslings and duckings via canoe. Explore another world just minutes away! You can fish in a rowboat too!
2. Sail the Charles River. The best deal in Boston, hands down, is the Community Boating in Boston. If you don’t know how to sail, sign up for a class.
3. Scull the Charles River. Crew is so East Coast! You must try it! Community Rowing in Watertown: Rowing for All!
4. Walk History. Boston Common is the start of the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail, a brick-lined route that passes 16 historic sites. Take visitors on this tour or just do it yourself with kids. Bonus stop in the North End for gelato, iced drinks at cafes, or pastries.
5. Visit Fenway Park. Are Fenway Franks really as good as they sound? You decide. The nation’s oldest ballpark has tours Ballpark Tour or catch a game live.
6. The Cape. Cape Cod and the islands—windswept beaches, the best of fresh New England seafood. It’s a 90-minute ferry from Boston to Provincetown or a 15-minute flight to Nantucket from Logan. Or rent a car for the quick drive, with a stop along the way at Plimouth Plantation.
7. Beach. Yes, we have our own at Crystal Lake! Bring toddlers to the shallow beach, get swimming lessons or just cool down.
8. Shady Hike With Dogs. Weston Reservoir off Ash Street is a great place to let your dog run off leash with a 1.6 mile loop is mostly flat and very shady. My kids like to play with the sticks, throw stones into the reservoir, built stone walls, and unclog the streams.
9. Fish Are Biting. In Norumbega. This is the inside scoop: “Charles at the duck pond at the end of Norumbega Road in Weston. This is on the border with Newton and Waltham, across from the Charles River boat house by the Newton Marriot. Many smaller bass 2lbs or less, bigger carp and heard reports of american eel from other anglers.”
10. What is your favorite thing to do?
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The Best of Summer: Posts from Newton Bloggers
Local Blogs and Bloggers to MeetHave you met these Newton bloggers? I pulled posts that evoked summer from many different points of view. Click around to find the best and safest sunscreens, get no-cook meal ideas, find books for your child’s summer reading homework, sign up your child for a boxing camp, get updates on the Red Sox, get ideas of places to take your kids, and more.
Did I leave anyone out? Please leave a comment if you live in Newton and want your blog to be included. Thanks!
I blog on children’s and young adult books, education and parenting. If you have a rising 2nd grader and, oops!, lost the summer homework, I post on it weekly. I also have summer reading lists for kids. Summer to me is a time to review math so there is no learning loss and read books with your kids for pleasure. I am enjoying most the unscheduled down time we have!
Middle School Summer Reading List
20 Great Books for Kids Set During the Summer
Summer Math for Rising 2nd Grade
Capability:Mom
When it’s too hot to cook, Capability:Mom has no cook ideas for lunch and dinner that are especially Farmer’s Market Friendly!
No-Cooking Summer Meals
More No-Cook Lunch
More No-Cook Meals
Dogs Don’t Look Both Ways
Have you taken your dog to Cat Rock? I’ve heard great things about this leash-free zone with water for dogs to swim in! A summer excursion for dog owners! Just be mindful of ticks!
Cat Rock Park Run
Anyone taking road trips? If you are a quilter, you’ll want to make a stop at NYC’s The City Quilter.
Ah, summer is a time to slow down and enjoy life’s little pleasures … like some outings outdoors to enjoy the gorgeous weather.
Suffolk Downs, A Day at the Races
Krauss Dermatology
Two things to remember now that we are outdoors more this summer: sunscreen and ticks. Dr. Madeleine Krauss gives her favorite (and safest) sunscreens and advice on what to do if you’ve been bitten by a tick.
Here Comes the Sun with Sunscreen Recommendations
Lyme Aid
She is donating $1/Like on Krauss Dermatology Facebook page to the Melanoma Foundation of New England. Please LIKE to save lives.
The new schedule is out so save the date for concerts you don’t want to miss!
New Season Announced 2012-2013
Nonantum Boxing Club
Did you know that the Nonantum Boxing Club has a boxing summer camp for kids in August? Boxing is a great sport for all around conditioning and boxers are considered some of the most fit athletes around.
Boxing Camp for Kids in August, ages 12 and up
Fenway Park has a big birthday this year and Saul’s new book captures this special place. Plus, he has the scoop on anything Red Sox. If you are part of the Red Sox Nation, you’ll want to read his blog. His book makes a great gift too!
What is the Woeful Stat Haunting Red Sox This Season?
Super Mom
Prana’s Taylor Wells has super advice for moms.
Over Scheduling Our Kids
Food, fitness and a great recipe from our favorite Newton foodie blogger.
Nom Nom Paleo’s “Emergency Protein”
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Boston Celebrity Chef Cooking Class for Kids with Charlene Smith
Kids & Parents Cook with Celebrity Chef & Sweet Genuis Charlene Smith
at the Boston Center for Adult Education with Popular Kids Program “Bean City Kids”
WHAT: The Boston Center for Adult Education’s (BCAE) Bean City Kids program is continuing the popular monthly series of interactive kids’ celebrity chef classes! On Monday, July 23rd, 2012 from 3:30PM to 4:30PM, kids will have the opportunity to tap into their creative side, working spoon to spoon with celebrity chef Charlene Smith of Sorellina restaurant, most recently seen winning The FoodNetwork’s “Sweet Genius.”
The interactive cooking classes are hands-on, allowing kids to explore a whole new world of food appreciation while learning the tricks of the trade. They will take part in the cooking process from start to finish, building confidence and pride in the dishes they’ve created. At the end of the session the group will sit down with Chef Smith and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Conveniently scheduled after school, the classes are perfect for children six to nine years of age! The themes & items prepared vary from month tomonth. All classes are nut-free. There MUST be a parent/caregiver present during class who is responsible for each child (no more than 3 kids per adult). Child’s registration fee coverscaregiver.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to sift and mix with Chef Charlene Smith!
WHEN: Monday, July 23rd, 2012; 3:30PM-4:30PM; 1 session
COST: $45 Members/Non-Members, $15 Materials
WHERE: Boston Center for Adult Education 122 Arlington Street Boston, MA 02116.
RSVP: Registration is necessary. Please visit www.bcae.org or call the Boston Center for Adult Education at 617-267-4430 to sign up. There must be a parent/ caregiver present during class time. No more than 3 students per adult.
ADDITIONAL: Suitable for children 6-9 years of age
Completely nut-free
Children must be supervised by a parent or a caregiver.
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30th Anniversary for Women Cantors Network!
Congratulations to the Women Cantors Network who recently celebrated its 30th anniversary at a conference in Newton. This is big news because for centuries, women were not allowed to lead prayers in the synagogue, and now, starting in the 70s for Reform cantors and the 80s for Conservative cantors when they were first ordained in the seminaries, the role of the female cantor has blossomed nationwide.From far and wide, 100 women cantors gathered mid-June at Temple Beth Avodah in Newton to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Women Cantors Network. In prayer and song, in workshop and lecture, the members learned, sang and worshipped together over the course of three and a half days.“Thirty years ago I could not have imagined an annual gathering of 100 women from across the country – this year even from Hamburg, Germany,” said WCN founder Deborah Katchko-Gray. “Thirty years ago we were twelve women with lots of questions and energy – today with close to 250 members, we have support, friendship and opportunities through our email listserve and conferences for Jewish learning, spiritual growth and sharing music.”
They’ve come a long way, baby! Although women have only been invested as cantors since the mid-70’s, they now make up a large part of the graduating class from the conservative and reform seminaries. And that doesn’t take into account the many women cantorial soloists and prayer leaders across the country who were also in attendance at the conference. The remarkable growth and acceptance of women cantors caught the eye of Rachel Adelstein, a doctoral candidate from University of Chicago, who came to interview the women for her dissertation.“Literally in one lifetime — mine — women cantors have gone from being a rarity to being so common that I was well into my thirties before I even met a male cantor,” said Adelstein. “Cantor Sheila Cline, whom I met at the conference, was the second female graduate of Hebrew Union College’s School of Sacred Music. She graduated the same year that I was born!” Others came for support from the “veteran” members, such as Cantorial Soloist Jane Roman Pitt from Fairfield, Iowa. “I had to gather my courage to come as I didn’t know anyone,” she said.“But I was met by warmth and a willingness to share the knowledge, the wisdom and the music of one hundred women who became like one as the days went on. In fact, the last service was one of the most profound spiritual experiences of my life.”Beth Avodah Rabbi Keith Stern, who joined Glickman and other WCN members in leading the opening night worship, commented on the inspiring nature of women leading services in song. “’Kol Isha,’ boy, those guys never heard these women,” he said, referring to the ancient rabbinic prohibition against hearing women sing. -
Local Gymnast Aly Raisman Brings Home Olympic Gold!
Aly Raisman from crsportsnews. Congratulations to Needham resident Alexandra Raisman who made the U.S. Women’s Gymnastic Olympic team. She is a three-year member of the U.S. national gymnastics team and trains alongside Alicia Sacramone, also a U.S. National team member, at Brestyan’s Gymnastics.
I guess it’s the reality of Olympic Competition that two elite teammates — the same age, and making the same sacrifices — who both deserve a place on the team, but there is only one spot this Olympics for the two of them. And so one will fade into the background while the other shines in the spotlight. And yet, they are not so different and it could have gone either way had the make up of the U. S. team been different.
I admire Alicia’s grace during a time when she must have been crushed. She tweets: “Thanks to ALL of my supporters! You have been truly amazing! I leave this sport with no regrets and a kick ass comeback to my name!”
And gave a lovely compliment to her teammate …
[Alicia] Sacramone, a member of the 2008 silver medalist team at Beijing, but who missed making the London team, passed the torch to Raisman by calling her the “backbone” of the US squad, a “rock under pressure.” from the Boston Globe
Alicia Sacramone And what makes it perhaps more difficult (or not), Alicia had an outstanding performance at the Olympic trials, but the team had been picked long before the trials began.
Sacramone had performed well on her two events, vault and beam, but she didn’t figure into the mix, even as an alternate, because the U.S. is strong on vault, led by world gold medalist McKayla Maroney.
Sacramone, 24, had torn her Achilles tendon before the 2011 world championships, but didn’t appear to figure into the plans of team coordinator Martha Karolyi during her comeback. Karolyi said she had known who her five-member team would be “for quite a while.” USA Today
All year long Martha Karolyi, the women’s national team coordinator, had said that Aly Raisman was exactly the kind of gymnast the Americans needed in London. Rock solid, consistent, unshakable. Boston.com
Aly Raisman brings experience and mental toughness to the team, and perhaps is stronger in more events than Sacramone?
Raisman, who finished fourth in the all-around at worlds in 2011, brings a steady, mentally tough presence to the floor, and will be perhaps the most experienced gymnast on the squad.
Karolyi said she also appreciates Raisman’s consistency, her unfailing ability to perform at a high level, something the U.S. team will need if it intends to win gold in London. from ESPN
The men’s and women’s gymnastics teams are contenders for Olympic Gold in London. Such big expectations mean a lot of pressure on each team member. I am confident that Aly Reisman is up to the challenge and that it will be a lot of fun to watch her on the world stage.
Aly Raisman – Balance Beam – 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials Podium Training
Aly Raisman Wins Gold in Olympic Floor Exercise
Aly Raisman Beam Routine at London Olympics
Aly Raisman London 2012 Fighter
