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  • Newton’s Third Annual Citywide Food Drive

    Newton’s Third Annual Citywide Food Drive

    Dear Resident, 
    Newton’s Third Annual Citywide Food Drive is underway and will run untilDecember 30. Last year more than 300 boxes of donated items were distributed to the four Newton food banks, and we hope to do even better this year.
    You can donate the following items at more than 30 drop-off locations throughout Newton before December 30: canned fruit and vegetables, jarred pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly/jam, ground coffee, tea, cake and pie crust mixes, baby food, juice boxes and bottles, vegetable oil, bar soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, and children and adult diapers. Items should be unopened and should not have an expired use by date.
    On Thursday, December 31st, volunteers will gather at Newton City Hall beginning at10 a.m., to help sort and package the donations. All are welcome to help including children. For more information and a complete list of drop-off locations, please call 617-796-1540 or visit: www.newtonma.gov/fooddrive.
    Food instability is not just a problem around the country but is here in Newton too. Overall about 7% of public school students in Newton receive free or reduced lunches, and, in five of our elementary schools that rises to 30% of the children. Our city has four food pantries that serve at least 1,200 families and individuals each month.
    Please contribute anything you can to the food drive or provide a monetary donation. I appreciate anything you can do to ensure that everyone in our city has enough to eat.
    Sincerely,
    E-Signature
    Setti D. Warren
    Mayor
    City of Newton, MA
    Newton's Third Annual Citywide Food Drive
  • Newton #315 for College Experience (#12 worst)

    Newton #315 for College Experience (#12 worst)

    Newton #315 for College Experience With college-application deadlines approaching and campus tours in the offing, WalletHub ranked 326 U.S. cities and towns that promise the best combination of academic, social and economic opportunities for students.

     

    Here’s what Wallethub ranked the college experience in Newton, with 1 being the best, and 163 average:

    315th – Adjusted Cost of Living for Young People
    96th – Quality of Higher Education
    217th – Cost of Higher Education
    297th – Number of Nightlife Options per Capita
    133rd – Percentage of Part-Time Jobs
    198th – Brain Drain
    42nd – City Accessibility
    158th – Student Gender Balance
    83rd – Number of Students per Capita

    Newton ranked #315 out of #326

     

    Top 10 Best College Cities & Towns in America:

    10. Columbia, MO

    9. Cambridge, MA

    8. Austin, TX

    7. Atlanta, GA

    6. Pittsburgh, PA

    5. Gainesville, FL

    4. Provo, UT

    3. Iowa City, IA

    2. College Station, TX

    1. Ann Arbor, MI
  • Triumph Bonneville Motorcycles at Larz Anderson

    Triumph Bonneville Motorcycles at Larz Anderson

    Local celebrities and riders will celebrate the launch of the new  located at 15 Newton Street, in Brookline, Massachusetts, on Saturday, December 19.

    Triumph Bonneville Motorcycles at Larz Anderson

    This Triumph Bonneville Reborn Tour stop, commemorating Triumph’s most significant product launch in 15 years, introduces consumers to the next generation of the legendary Bonneville motorcycles. Guests will have the opportunity to be among the first people in North America to lay their eyes and hands on the new Triumphs. These motorcycles were the culmination of a four-year project redesigning them with a timeless appeal with modern rider technology.

    “We’re incredibly excited about the new Bonneville family of motorcycles and can’t wait to show off these premium products to both our dealer partners and enthusiasts in the Boston area,” said Matt Sheahan, COO of Triumph Motorcycles America. “Not only will local dealership staff get to dive into these products for training, but also consumers get to interact with the brand and be some of the first to view these all-new iconic motorcycles.”

    The new Triumph Bonneville motorcycle family consists of the Street Twin, Bonneville T120, Bonneville T120 Black, Thruxton and Thruxton R. These five bikes were redeveloped from the ground up with three new Bonneville engines and all-new chassis and suspensions, to provide the optimal modern classic riding experience.

    Visit www.TriumphMotorcycles.com to learn more about the new line of Triumph Bonneville motorcycles and locate your closest dealer. Triumph dealers are accepting deposits now towards the purchase on these Bonneville models with the Street Twin arriving in showrooms in January, the T120 and T120 Black in March, and the Thruxton and Thruxton R in April and May. For additional questions on the Bonneville Reborn Tour, please send messages to BonnevilleRSVP@gmail.com.

    Triumph Bonneville Motorcycles at Larz Anderson

    About Triumph Motorcycles

    Triumph Motorcycles is the British premium, lifestyle brand, which produces a wide range of distinctive, cool, and authentic Modern Classic, Adventure, Sport, Cruiser and Touring motorcycles. Also the oldest continually produced motorcycle brand, the first Triumph was manufactured in 1902. The company’s global headquarters are located in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England, solely owned by Bloor Holdings Ltd. Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd., its North American subsidiary, is based in Atlanta, Ga., and is home to the motorcycle industry’s first 24/7 Customer Support team. To see the full range of Triumph motorcycles, visit www.TriumphMotorcycles.com.

  • Weekday Nursery School Accepting Applications

    Weekday Nursery School Accepting Applications

    Weekday Nursery School is now accepting applications for next fall.

    54 Lincoln St.

    Newton Highlands, MA 02461

    http://www.wnsnewton.org/

    Their flyer is here: img-Z08111131-0001

  • Inaugural Valeo Auction and Holiday Party

    Inaugural Valeo Auction and Holiday Party

    Inaugural Valeo Auction and Holiday Party! (more…)

  • Restoration of Newton’s Oldest Burying Ground

    Restoration of Newton’s Oldest Burying Ground

    Mayor Setti Warren announced today that Newton’s efforts to restore and preserve its historic East Parish Burying Ground have advanced with the award of a $50,000 matching grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission.

    Restoration of Newton's Oldest Burying Ground

    “We are grateful that the Massachusetts Historical Commission selected Historic Newton for this valuable grant,” Mayor Warren said.  “The grant will be used to match $653,679 in City of Newton CPA funds to restore and preserve tombs and grave markers in the city’s oldest burying grounds.”

    Mayor Warren added, “The grant represents an important way the City is working to leverage the efforts of Historic Newton,  a public-private partnership,  with state and city funds to enhance one of Newton’s treasures.”

    In 2003, Historic Newton and City of Newton Parks and Recreation Department launched a long range program to secure funding to restore the City’s historic burying grounds, including gravestone and tomb restoration, improved public access,and the installation of new fences, gates, and signage.

    The East Parish Burying Ground, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located at the corner of Centre and Cotton Streets, and has gravesites dating from 1668 to the nineteenth century. It is one of Newton’s three historic burying grounds, all of which are slated for preservation under a multi-year plan. Marking the final resting place of many of Newton’s European settlers, the Burying Ground contains some of the finest examples of early American gravestone art carved by some of our nations most accomplished gravestone artists.

    Historic Newton Director Lisa Dady said, “The Massachusetts Historical Commission has played an important role in helping to preserve historic structures, landscapes and community history. The gravestones and tombs reveal dozens of names now associated with Newton’s streets, schools, public buildings, parks, and landmarks.”

    Dady added, “This grant will allow us to continue our work to restore a part of Newton’s history as well as to create an open air museum, park-like green space, and a place for walking and contemplation.”  In addition to restoration efforts, Historic Newton organizes educational walking tours and volunteer clean-ups at Newton’s three historic burying grounds.

    The East Parish Burying Ground, which is listed in the State Registry of Historic Places, received this matching grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund, through the Massachusetts Historical Commission, Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin, Chairman.

    Information about Historic Newton is available at www.historicnewton.org

  • Two Free Workshops at Artemis Yoga

    Two Free Workshops at Artemis Yoga

    Do You Mind the Holidays? Make it a Mindful Holiday instead.
    A Free Workshop

    Sunday, December 13th
    1pm to 2:15pm

    Artemis Yoga
    639 Mt. Auburn Street,
    Watertown, MA

    Please register at here so we save a spot for you.

    No matter how much fun the holidays are supposed to be, it is hard for all of us not to have some stress and impulsive eating in the midst of the joy of the season. Instead this workshop will help you to experience what is often called, being in the moment and paying attention on purpose.

    In this free workshop you will learn:
    • Breathwork techniques for the holidays…or any day!
    • What is intuitive and mindful eating?
    • Common food challenges that people struggle with during holidays
    • Tips to manage common stress points
    • Strategies to learn to relax amidst the busy-ness of the season
    • Ways to visualize and introduce relaxation as a first response

    This two part workshop brings together two professionals in the field for this integrated session on mindfulness and intuitive eating. Wear comfortable clothing. Please join Alysia and Anette for a wonderful session and treat yourself this holiday season.

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    Artemis Yoga FREE Workshops

    Teen (and Tween) Yoga

    A Free Workshop

    Sunday, December 13th – 3pm to 3:45pm

    Artemis Yoga, 639 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA

    Workshop is free but please register at here so we save a spot for you.

     

    Have you heard about yoga and mindfulness for youth but don’t know what it is all about?

    This workshop will introduce you to our Yoga for Teens/Tweens program.

    In this short session you will learn:
    • Ways to think positively and build confidence
    • Poses to strengthen your body and build flexibility
    • Strategies to use your breath and the mind to calm nerves
    • Ways that the mind works to help you manage emotions and your busy schedule

    Yoga for Teen/Tweens at Artemis Yoga will help you to safely test your agility and strength while becoming more flexible and toned. We will also learn to use our breath and mindfulness techniques to steady the mind.

    This can be helpful before a big event or important occasion that might make you nervous.  You will work together with partners as well as by yourself and you will relax in poses with props.

    No prior yoga experience is needed. Yoga is for everybody, no particular fitness level is necessary. Get ready to feel fit, relaxed, to meet new people and to have fun! Most suitable for ages 10/11 to 15.
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  • New Kickboxing & Fitness Gym: Powerhouse Kickboxing

    New Kickboxing & Fitness Gym: Powerhouse Kickboxing

    I trained with Constantin, the owner of new gym Powerhouse Kickboxing and Fitness in Watertown, MA. He created his own style of kickboxing called Bokatai which combines boxing, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do and few other martial arts into an effective fighting method.


    New Kickboxing & Fitness Gym: Powerhouse Kickboxing

    Constantin’s background:

    With nearly 40 years of Martial Arts experience, Konstantin has developed his own fighting style – Bokatai, a combination of several stand-up fighting styles. In his teens Konstantin picked up Wing Chun (Kung Fu) and Karate, in his native country Russia, at the time when all forms of Martial Arts were prohibited by the government. Konstantin graduated from St. Petersburg’s Institute of Physical Culture, named after P.S. Lesgaft, with a major in sports/exercise science and a minor in the art of boxing.

    New Kickboxing & Fitness Gym: Powerhouse Kickboxing

    When Konstantin added Tae Kwon Do into his arsenal he was introduced to the underground circuit of fighting. A brutal reality led him to a Muay Thai Kickboxing club as the last link to becoming a complete fighting machine. After Martial Arts became legal in Russia, Konstantin founded and operated one of the first and largest Martial Arts clubs with over 1000 students. At the time he also traveled extensively throughout Russia and Europe as a competitive kickboxer.

    In 1991 Konstantin received an offer to coach Kickboxing in New York. He accepted the offer and moved to Brooklyn. In the years that followed, Konstantin traveled the country as a personal trainer and kickboxing coach, working with professional and amateur athletes focusing on performance cross training. Some of the areas he worked in were hockey, tennis, cycling, golf, rowing, and pro-fighters.

    Finally in 2004 Konstantin moved to Boston, fell in love with Massachusetts and in 2005 Konstantin’s dream to once again run his own club finally came true. He opened his first PowerHouse Kickboxing and Fitness studio in Cambridge. Now on PowerHouse Kickboxing’s 10th anniversary he is opening his new 4000 sq ft location where he hopes to share his knowledge and to serve the local community for many years to come.

  • L’Aroma Pop Up Store

    L’Aroma Pop Up Store

    L’Aroma Pop Up Store

    L'Aroma Pop Up Store

    Saturday December 12th 10-4pm

    It’s part of the 2nd Art and Stroll for West Newton.

  • Newton #7 Most Affluent in MA

    Newton #7 Most Affluent in MA

    The Boston Business Journal’s “Rich State, Poor State: The Most—and Least—Affluent Communities in Massachusetts” ranked Newton the No. 7 most-affluent community.  According to BBJ, Newton’s Stats are:

    • Population: 86,241
    • Median household income: $119,148
    • Median home value: $696,500
    • Percent of workers earning $100,000+: 28.8 percent
    • Adults with advanced degrees: 48.7 percent

    Newton #7 Most Affluent in MA

    Top 10 affluent communities:

    1. Dover
    2. Wellesley
    3. Lexington
    4. Winchester
    5. Needham
    6. Duxbury
    7. Newton
    8. Hingham
    9. Belmont
    10. Brookline

    Top 10 least affluent communities:

    1. Lawrence
    2. Warren
    3. Springfield
    4. Athol
    5. Holyoke
    6. Fall River
    7. New Bedford
    8. Chelsea
    9. Webster
    10. Winchendon