Meet Best Women’s Travel Writing Contributor Carol Reichert
Carol Reichert writes in the sensory deprivation chamber that is the Newton, Massachusetts public library. She has served as a midwife to a cow giving birth in New Zealand, danced flamenco in the mountain caves outside of Granada, and learned lomi lomi massage in Hawaii. In addition to writing, she dances flamenco in Boston and Spain […]
Wellness Day – To Support Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers
Well Within Massage and Integrative Health is offering a FREE Wellness day to support cancer patients and their caregivers. WHEN Sunday, March 18th from 10 am – 4 pm. WHAT Deborah Hunter-Jones, LMT is providing 30 min Oncology Massage sessions Brynn Kessler, Lic Ac is providing 60 min Acupunture sessions Dina Abbondante, LMT and Yoga instructor, is providing 45 min yoga classes Susan Altman, […]
Please Help Find Missing Boston College Student, Franco Garcia. Have You Seen Him?
Franco Garcia, a Boston College Student and brother of a current Day Middle School student, has been missing since Wednesday, February 22. The Newton Police Department is leading an investigation with Boston College Police and State Police In search of the missing student. Investigators have said that Franco has not attended class at Boston College since last […]
Newton North Varsity Dance Team Places 2nd at Winter Baystates 2012
Newton North High School Varsity Dance Team places 2nd at Baystates at Braintree High School on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Coached and choreographed by Stephanie Hubbard. Congratulations to the team members and their coach!
Beloved Newton Elementary School Teacher Arrested for Child Porn Charges (Link Roundup) UPDATED
The arrest of David Ettlinger, a second grade teacher at Underwood Elementary School in Newton, is facing charges of possession of child pornography, indecent assault and battery on a child and posing a child in the nude, and this has understandably rocked the Newton community. Here are links to articles: Ex-Newton teacher indicted on six counts of child assault from […]
Spring Mulching: Get Free Compost from the Newton Recycling Center While It Lasts!
Compost Available FREE to residents Once again, small quantities of screened (3/4″ minus) compost are available to Newton residents at Rumford Ave, free of charge. Residents can fill small buckets, containers, etc. for their own use on their own properties for small projects. No businesses or commercial trucks allowed. Compost will be available on a first […]
Materials Accepted at the Recycling Depot in Newton
I find that I need a constant reminder of what is allowed in the recycle bin and what is not. The City of Newton sends out a flyer once a year and I save that but it seems to go missing when I have a question. Note that Alkaline batteries have a newish policy: No alkaline […]
Disposing Needles and Lancets in Newton: New State Law Prohibits Sharps Disposal in Trash
Sharps Disposal Information for Newton residents: Sharps are needles and lancets used at home to inject medicine into people or pets. Properly disposing of sharps helps keep potentially harmful products out of the waste stream. A new state law takes effect July 1, 2012 that prohibits people from disposing of needles and lancets in the trash. […]
Get Heart Healthy with Automated External Defibrillator program and Life’s Simple 7
The City of Newton is highlighting heart health in recognition of February Heart Month. Look for new programs, interactive opportunities, and, most of all, tips on how you can lead a healthier life. “Heart month is a great time to take a step back and think about what we can be doing for ourselves and […]
2 MOMtrepreneurs Juggling It All: Meet Celeste and Laura of Well Within, Massage and Integrated Health
Starting a business with a friend can be tricky endeavor, but it’s working for Celeste Woodside and Laura Viale of Well Within on Washington Street (between Cabots and Whole Foods). As business owners, they each balance the other’s strengths and weaknesses. In fact, it’s this collaborative culture that infuses Well Within with an integrative approach. Not only do […]
