Newton: 82 Day Street Renovation In Progress
My husband took me on his real estate development project at 82 Day Street in Auburndale, a village in Newton. It has views of Brae Burn Country Club’s third hole! He fixed some issues with the house … namely the garage used to be basement level which meant it was inaccessible during the winter because […]
Auburdale Community Library Events
TONIGHT! Craft Night ~ Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Scrabble Pendants WEDNESDAY, July 25 7:30 pm Your ‘canvas’ is a tiny little Scrabble tile…the possibilities are endless! If you have something tiny, made out of paper, and it’s glue-able onto a Scrabble tile (photos, fancy paper, drawings), you can make it into a little charm for […]
Advice for Parents on How to Handle Aurora Colorado Shooting
Dr. Gene Beresin, co-director of the Center for Mental Health and Media at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, gives advice to parents on how to talk to children and teenagers about the recent shooting in Aurora, CO and help them feel comfortable going back to movie theaters. It covers kids of all ages. ————— Traumatic Headline […]
Eco Friendly Pest Control Company for Mosquitoes and Ticks
My neighbor and Mom Friend Lisa sent this to our Moms’ Book Club. Pest control for mosquitos and ticks that is pesticide-free and safe for pets and kids. Sounds perfect to me! We tried the Mosquito Magnet for years but we only had success the first year when the machine was new and it’s expensive to […]
My Dream Mudroom As Described by Architect’s Wife Without Mudroom
The cobbler’s children have no shoes and the architect’s wife has no mud room! Actually, in the case of Peter and Tracy Sachs, the architect’s wife has no mudroom now but is about the get the mudroom of her dreams. What is a dream mudroom? For Tracy, visiting the glorious mudrooms of Peter’s clients has […]
Rowers: Newton Athlete Heads to the London Olympic Games!
Don’t Forget The Rowers! UPDATE (July 30, 2012): Gevvie Stone, who is competing in the women’s single sculls event, placed third in her heat with a time of 7:33.68. The time qualified her for a spot in the event quarterfinals. Newton Patch —————— 27-year-old Newton athlete Gevvie Stone is yet another local Bostonian headed to London for the summer olympic in […]
Newton BoxART Newton Highlands
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?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
