Story Starters Winter 2024 Registration is now Open!
Story Starters Winter 2024 Registration is now open through January 19! Meet author Kaija Langley at our program kickoff! Our eight-week Family Conversations Program is designed for parents who want to start and strengthen conversations about race with their young children. Join our Winter 2024 Cohort and be the first to receive our brand new book bundles, […]
Meet Amy Mah Sangiolo: Newton Candidate for Mayor
I was part of a Zoom Meet and Greet and clipped Amy Mah Sangiolo by topic. Newton Public School Reopening Did you know that Newton Public High Schools have slipped by 20 spots in the rankings since Ruthanne Fuller became mayor? We are no longer in the Top 20 ranking. Newton School District: #58 […]
Come Meet Amy Mah Sangiolo Candidate for Mayor
Come Meet Amy Mah Sangiolo Candidate for Mayor Learn more about Amy and share your thoughts on the most important issues facing Newton and how you want the next Mayor to address them. Join us via Zoom! Sunday, July 11th 4 pm – 5 pm Join Zoom Meeting here: https://emerson.zoom.us/j/98899084311?pwd=a3BYeDJTV2dnS2d2bFVpSG9hWS9TUT09 Meeting ID: 988 […]
The Pumpkin Patch is OPEN at the United Parish of Auburndale!
The Pumpkin Patch is OPEN at the United Parish of Auburndale! Modifications in place this year include contactless payment as well as spacing among pallets to enable browsing while social-distancing. A casualty this year is the bake sale, unfortunately! Please wear masks when visiting the Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy shopping locally for pumpkins and gourds of […]
Newton Flu Vaccine Clinics
Flu Vaccine Clinics Newton’s Health and Human Services Department has initially scheduled two drive-through/walk-up, appointment-based, weekend flu clinics open to Newton residents and Newton Public Schools students and their families. Registration is not yet open for these clinics. Online appointment registration will open by early next week at www.newtonma.gov/flu. Adults and children older than 6 months […]
Best of Boston Winners in Newton!
The Boston Magazine’s team of experts worked tirelessly to carefully choose this year’s winners. The magazine awarded several Newton businesses with a “Best of Boston” award. All of the “Best of Boston” winners can be found HERE. For Category: Shopping Award: Custom Jewelry Winner: Adamas Fine Jewelry For Category: Home Award: Kitchenware Winner: Local Root […]
Jake Auchincloss and his White Male Privilege
From Boston. com Jake Auchincloss, a Newton city councilor and a former Marine, was repeatedly the subject of both veiled and direct criticism from his peers during the virtually held debate — most notably toward the end of the event, when fellow 4th District candidate Ihssane Leckey suggested he should drop out after violating a […]
Ethnicity Make Up in Newton MA 2010
From Newton Patch: Many cities and towns are a mix of culture and ethnic background among its residents, but some more diverse than others. According to the latest Census statistics available (which is 2010), Newton’s population made up of: 82.3% white 2.5% African American 0.1% American Indian and Alaska native 11.5% Asian 0% Hawaiian 2.4% […]
Where are the POC in the Newton Police Force?
I participated in my first rally today at the Line Up for Black Lives in Newton. I’m particularly focused on systemic racism and I’ve always wondered why there are no visible people of color in the Newton police force. Are the POC in the police force all … admin? Are there no POC actual police […]
Free Meals at NNHS
Free Meals The student Grab & Go Meal program has been expanded to provide FREE breakfasts and lunches to ALL Newton residents. Three days’ worth of breakfast and lunch will be offered, and you can pick up for friends and neighbors, too! The locations are at the NNHS theater entrance, the NSHS main […]
