Please join
Children’s Books Boston
for our annual reception and book swap at
Simmons College, Kotzen Room
300 The Fenway, Boston, MA
5:30 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, September 3, 2015
We welcome anyone with an interest in children’s books—whether through publishing, writing, illustrating, teaching, librarianship, or bookselling.
BOOK SWAP: Please bring a children’s or young adult book to swap.
RSVP by August 26 here.
Today a Newton-based charity kicks off registration for the third annual Forgirlsake Women’s Doubles Tennis Open. The event takes place Sept. 19; rain date is Sept. 20. To accommodate busy schedules, registrants have a choice of two sessions: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Ambitious players can sign up for both.) The tournament offers fast, competitive play (3.0-4.0) in a supportive environment and no partner is necessary (one can be provided). The registration fee is a minimum $55 donation per player, per session. For an additional $10, participants can purchase a professional “coached warm up,” a service that is back by popular demand this year. Visitwww.forgirlsake.org/tennis to sign up. Spots are limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis. The event will take place at Newton North High School for the third consecutive year.
Held for the first time in 2013, the Women’s Doubles Tennis Open is the signature fundraising event for Forgirlsake (FGS). For nearly a decade, the organization has focused on sending girls to school in developing countries. By helping young women finish their education, FGS enables them to reach leadership positions and increase their earning power. Money raised helps pay for a range of items including books, computers, scholarships and building materials. This year, proceeds will benefit the Second Chance Scholarship Project. This new initiative is developed in partnership with the Pathways Development Initiative, a non-profit group dedicated to helping girls build sustainable livelihoods. FGS will be working with the Uganda-based organization for the next three years to put bright, motivated young women back in school who have dropped out, due to pregnancy or lack of funds. Made possible by Newton North High School, Newton Tennis and local business sponsors, the tournament is spearheaded by FGS co-founder, Stephanie Zelman, of Newtonville. Other organizers are area residents Sami O’Reilly, Deb Cronin, Noura Guermazi, Emilie Kendall and Lisa Rinkus.
FGS was founded in 2006 and brings women of all ages together to support girls’ education and have a measurable impact on their lives and communities around the world. As the group is staffed entirely by volunteers, 100 percent of all tournament proceeds support its mission to build thriving communities and a more equitable society. For more information, or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit: http://www.forgirlsake.org/donate, call 617-630-5200 or email steph@forgirlsake.org.
Last year, after the completion of the installation of a cement sidewalk, on Commonwealth, I gave notice, including pictures, to the City of the dangerous condition that exists for anyone using it. As one proceeds west, the sidewalk places them into Fuller Street, before the stop line. Additionally, the large hedge, over growth and fence make it impossible for a pedestrian to be able to see that to their left is a street (Fuller) and that at the end of the side walk they will be passing into the path of traffic.
Last year, the City had the hedge trimmed and placed street cones on Fuller Street that push the traffic to the left which allows protection to a person crossing. The cones were removed in the winter and never replaced this spring. It would be prudent that the curbing at the end of Fuller Street be permanently extended in order that pedestrians and vehicles can see each other.
There is no crosswalk at that intersection or warning signage to vehicles and pedestrians. This is an issue as the other day while I was stopped at Day Street and Commonwealth Avenue, a young child, about 10, was riding his bicycle West on the sidewalk and went straight across Fuller Street. He would have certainly been hit if a car had come down Fuller Street. School is about to recommence.
This is my second written notice to the City and I assure that I shall step forward if a tragedy occurs.
“Concerned Citizen”
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Dear Mayor Warren:
I have yet to receive a response and no corrective measures have been taken regarding notices sent to City on August 11th and 16th. The notices were made through the City’s 311 website. The pictures below fairly represent the location, described in the following letter, at 6 PM, August 19th. This email, as well past my two previous reports is also being sent to our Day Street area Neighborhood Google Group.
Respectfully,
“Concerned Citizen”
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Dear “Concerned Citizen”,
The Transportation Division will be looking at this and installing the stop sign within the next few days. They will also be adding pedestrian crossing signs to alert oncoming traffic to the pedestrian crossing and striping the crosswalk. Parks and Recreation will be removing the bush in order to provide site clearance as well. Our Transportation Director Bill Paille will also be looking at the feasibility on of installing a curb extension at this location. We believe these measure should improve the safety and provide additional advanced warning tom oncoming vehicles. Thanks you for bringing this to our attention.
Respectfully,
Shane L. Mark M.S.
Director of Operations
Department of Public Works
City of Newton
1000 Commonwealth Ave.
Newton Centre, MA 02459
Office: 617-796-1494
Cell: 617-992-1553
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“Concerned Citizen”, sorry for the delay. We will look into lack of response to serious issue. I have looped in the head of DPW Shane Mark so he can follow up directly .
SETTI WARREN
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
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“Concerned Citizen,”
I took a look last night on the ride home and again today with the Traffic Engineer and we believe we have a solution. First, the stop sign was replaced a few weeks ago as well as the bushes were removed and the grass replanted which is a tremendous improvement.
Second, with regard to striping, we have crews coming in over the next several days. The plan is to grind off the stop bar currently at the Fuller intersection and install a crosswalk from the Fuller ramp to the Day ramp and repaint the crossbar behind the new crosswalk.
Finally, we are going to install about 100’ (or just past the entrance to the curve) of double yellow centerline on Fuller in order to alert approaching drivers on Fuller of the intersection. With regard to signage, the “Stop Ahead” sign currently on the utility pole in advance of the intersection on Fuller will be replaced with a new sign that is more visible.
We believe this will improve the safety at this intersection for both drivers and pedestrians and will implement as soon as possible.
Best Regards,
Bill
William G. Paille, P.E.
Director of Transportation
Department of Public Works
110 Crafts Street
Newton, MA 02459
T:(617) 796-1491 | M:(617) 596-0564
When responding, please be aware that the Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that most email is public record and therefore cannot be kept confidential.
CHAMPIONS AREN’T THE ONLY ONES TO PLAY AT THE DBC OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Check out all the kid-friendly fun at the Deutsche Bank Championship
KIDS PROGRAMS
As the summer comes to an end and kids begin preparing for the upcoming school year, the Deutsche Bank Championship over Labor Day Weekend serves as the perfect family outing and a great way to spend the last days of summer. Through various programs such as Kids Zones and Kids Village, the Championship provides kids and their families with the opportunity to create countless memories while watching the top 100 golfers on the PGA TOUR.
KIDS ADMITTANCE POLICY Kids 15 years and younger will receive free grounds admission to the Championship when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Kids have complimentary access to numerous fun area’s at the DBC, including the Kids Zones and Kids Village. New for 2015, discounted youth tickets to the Champions Club featuring DraftKings Lounge tickets can be purchased at the Box Office for $25.00 per day. These tickets must be purchased on the day of usage.
KIDS ZONES ensures that even the Championship’s youngest fans get a front-row view of their favorite golfers in action. Children’s viewing areas have been designated on the 1st tee, 9th green, 10th tee, 16th green, 18th green and practice facility. These areas are roped off so parents and children can both enjoy an upfront view of the course without obstruction. The Kids Zones are staffed at all times by Championship volunteers to make certain children are supervised at all times.
KIDS VILLAGE This outdoor entertainment complex has been designed to give families the opportunity to step away from the fairways and enjoy interactive activities. Highlights of Kids Village include a moon bounce, a nine-hole mini putt-putt course and much more. The complex is located adjacent to the Spectator Alley. Be sure to come by to check out all the fun games and activities that Kids Village has to offer!
KID MENU OPTIONS are located at the 3rd tee, 7th green and Michelob Ultra 19th hole. Kid menu options include peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot dogs and milk.
About Tiger Woods Foundation
Where you come from shouldn’t mean failure. At the Tiger Woods Foundation, it doesn’t. Our programs break the cycle of poverty through college-access opportunities for low-income students. At Tiger Woods Learning Center campuses across the country, scholars in grades 5-12 are immersed in an interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) curriculum. Here, they make the connection between school and career, while planning a road map to college. Tailored to the needs of the first-generation scholar, the Earl Woods Scholarship Program provides four-year college scholarships coupled with an unyielding support system. But we don’t stop there. Through dedicated mentors, professional development workshops and internships, our one-to-one philosophy ensures the success of our students in college and beyond. See how our scholars are smashing the cycle of poverty at tigerwoodsfoundation.org and @TWFoundation.
About Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank is a leading client-centric global universal bank serving 28 million clients worldwide. Deutsche Bank provides commercial and investment banking, retail banking, transaction banking and asset and wealth management products and services to corporations, governments, institutional investors, small and medium-sized businesses, and private individuals. Deutsche Bank is Germany’s leading bank, with a strong position in Europe and a significant presence in the Americas and Asia Pacific.
About PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is the world’s premier membership organization for touring professional golfers, co-sanctioning more than 130 tournaments on the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, Web.com Tour, NEC Series-PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR China.
The PGA TOUR’s mission is to entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back, generate significant charitable and economic impact in the communities in which it plays, and provide financial opportunities for TOUR players.
Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to more than 1 billion households in 225 countries and territories in 32 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations in order to maximize charitable giving. In 2013, tournaments across all Tours generated more than $133 million for local and national charitable organizations and in early 2014 the TOUR’s all-time charitable contributions surpassed $2 billion.
We have put together a new really good girls U14 soccer team at GPS (Global Premier Soccer) and one remaining position open: GOALKEEPER.
Maybe your daughter wants to play up a year? Maybe your daughter wants to try club soccer?
If you want to play club soccer and would like to join our team, please contact Mia Wenjen at pragmaticmomblog (at) gmail (dot) com.
Practices at Fessenden School in Newton
250 Waltham St, Newton, MA 02465
Tues and Thurs from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in September
Tues and Thurs from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in October
We are playing on the NEP (New England Premier) league.
Questions? Please contact me!
SANTANDER AND THE NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION JOIN FORCES TO HOST FREE SOCCER CELEBRATION IN BOSTON
Open-to-the-Public Event, in Partnership with The Esplanade Association, to Offer Revs Player Meet & Greets, Autograph Signings, Interactive Games, Skills & Drills Demos, Ticket Giveaways and More
What: Santander Bank, N.A., in partnership with the New England Revolution and The Esplanade Association, will host a free and open-to-the-public Soccer Celebration featuring a New England Revolution Academy public clinic, with a skills and drills demonstration and instruction from athletes and coaches at Boston’s Ebersol Field on the Charles River Esplanade.
The Santander Soccer Celebration will include the chance to meet a host of Revolution players, including star forward and New England native Charlie Davies; ticket giveaway opportunities, FIFA on Xbox with the New England Revolution Battalion; interactive inflatable soccer games; refreshments and more.
Just in time for back-to-school, the event will also offer parents and kids the opportunity to learn more about the Bank’s Santander Soccer Scholars program, which recognizes the academic achievements of New England youth with an opportunity to win a VIP match day experience throughout the season. Davies serves as the champion and official face of the 2015 Santander Soccer Scholars program and will be signing autographs for fans.
Who: New England Revolution forward, Charlie Davies
Slyde, New England Revolution Mascot
Rev Girls
When: Thursday, August 20, 2015
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Ebersol Field, The Charles River Esplanade
Embankment Road, Boston, MA 02114
Dear Resident,
Last week, I was thrilled to announce a partnership with MassChallenge to establish a new Innovation Center in the former Newton Corner Library in Newton Corner. MassChallenge is a nonprofit accelerator program for startup companies. With strong biotech, tech, and business communities, our city is already itself a center of innovation. With this new partnership, we are looking forward to seeing Newton’s strength in these sectors increase and to providing access to the new economy for all of Newton’s residents.
To do this, MassChallenge will design programming for entrepreneurs as well as the community at large and will collaborate with Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC). MassChallenge has also agreed to host interns from our summer high school internship program and to conduct workshops for both students and other community groups on business practices, some in conjunction with the Newton Free Library.
Both MassChallenge and CIC are locally and internationally recognized with proven track records in the innovation space and will contribute to our local economy as well as offer resources and programming available to our students, entrepreneurs, and anyone else interested in taking advantage of these opportunities to connect and learn. Not only this, but the innovation center’s arrival in Newton Corner will bring new business to surrounding retail, restaurants, and other businesses.
This is an important development: the innovation sector is one of the major engines for sustainable jobs–and access to this economy and the new jobs it has generated and will generate is essential to offering opportunity to all in the 21st Century. MassChallenge alumni alone have generated almost half a billion dollars in revenue and have added 5,105 new jobs to the economy over the course of the program’s six years of operation.
We look forward to working with and having MassChallenge and CIC as strong community partners. If you any questions, feedback, or ideas, please contact Dori Zaleznik at dzaleznik@newtonma.gov. You can also find more information on MassChallenge here and CIC here.
Sincerely,
August 14, 2015
Dear Families,
I hope you have enjoyed the summer and are looking forward a new school year. I am writing with an important update about the elementary school start time for 2015-2016.
In a letter sent home to families in June, we announced a new start time for all Newton elementary schools, with the first bell at 8:20 and second bell at 8:25. This change was designed to maximize academic and social and emotional learning time and have consistent start times and attendance practices in all elementary schools.
Following the June letter, we received extensive feedback, primarily expressing concern that we were not providing our youngest students with adequate time between the opening of school doors and the official start of the school day. We have heard your comments and concerns and are taking preliminary steps to adopt a more viable, short-term solution.
Therefore, we will adopt the following elementary school start time for the 2015-2016 school year: The school doors for ALL elementary buildings will open at 8:20 a.m., the day will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and attendance will be taken at that time. We thank you in advance for your full cooperation to ensure students arrive on time and move quickly into classrooms, ready to begin the school day. Minimizing traffic by having students walk or take the bus to school will be most helpful as we start the school year.
We understand the concerns of families and staff, and will continue to explore options for an elementary school day schedule that meets the academic needs of our school communities while ensuring the safety of students. We will also check in with principals over the course of the year regarding the impact of this change.
I apologize for any confusion about these changes. You can expect your child’s principal to provide further arrival details by the end the month. Thank you for your continued patience and support, and we look forward to working with you to ensure a positive and productive school year.
Sincerely,
David A. Fleishman
Superintendent of Schools
Frost Ice Loft’s Frozen Tea Party Let’s The Entire Family Enjoy a Little Chilled Summer Fun on Sunday, August 23, 2015
WHAT: Frost Ice Loft cordially invites kids and adults alike to beat the heat, throw on the hats and gloves and gather for a very special Frozen Tea Party on Sunday, August 23, 2015 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm.
Boston’s coolest place “let it go” this summer will pay host to two Frozen Tea Parties featuring fun-filled activities and delicious treats and drinks for the whole family. During the regal tea party, kids will have the opportunity to sit in on an exciting interactive story time; partake in arts and crafts; and embark on a chilly snowflake walk throughout Frost’s ice castle sculpture display while singing along to some of the most memorable songs from the feature film and running into a few very “special guests.”
At the end of the tea party each guest will receive a commemorative Ice Princess/Ice Master Certificate for attending the event.
WHEN: Sunday, August 23, 2015
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
WHERE: Frost Ice Loft
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
North Building; 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02109
PRICE: $65.00 admits (1) child and (1) parent
About Frost Ice Loft:
FROST Ice Loft, located in Faneuil Hall, houses New England’s only permanent indoor bar designed and furnished entirely of ice. Maintained at a brisk 21 degrees, guest of all ages can enjoy a transportive experience within the dramatic, artfully-sculpted lounge serving premium spirits, featured cocktails, local brews, wine and non-alcoholic selections. For more information, please visit www.frosticeloft.com.
