Newton Housing Strategy
Dear Resident, To keep Newton great and to help our residents thrive, we must plan for Newton’s future based on our changing demographics and need for economic development, especially for growth sectors like the innovation economy. A key element in a long-term strategy is to plan for the variety of housing that will be required. […]
Win Life-Changing Amount of Money
Casting New NBC Game Show in Boston NBC has teamed up with All-Star LeBron James for a game show that gives dynamic & deserving pairs of 2 (siblings, married couples, cousins, etc.) the chance to compete for life-changing, enormous cash prize. It’s a simple game. No physical ability necessary. Some trivia (multiple choice) and a […]
Win $5000 from Duck Tape for Cupcake Design
The Kids In Need Foundation (@KidsInNeed), a not for profit that provides free school supplies to kids who need them nationwide, and we are celebrating the 20th birthday of The Kids In Need Foundation with something sweet! The Kids in Need Foundation is working with Duck Tape–and one lucky crafter will win $5,000! Submit your original cupcake-themed […]
July Events at The Street
SPECIAL ONE TIME EVENT IN JULY: Sunday July 12, 2015 from 2pm-4pm Players will battle it out at The Street’s handsome, custom-made ping-pong table for the chance to win a Golden Paddle, Shake Shack gift cards and Shake Shack swag. Advance registration within Shake Shack is advised. WEEKLY EVENTS IN JULY: Kid-Friendly Fun: Every Tuesday […]
Newtonville Books Reading Challenge
Newtonville Books 2015 Reading Challenge Or: Something Fun to Get You Out of Your Comfort Zone o A book that became a movie _______________________________________ o A book with non-human characters _______________________________________ o A book with a one-word title _______________________________________ o A book of short stories _______________________________________ o A book from a small press _______________________________________ o […]
Carol Dweck’s MINDSET
Carol Dweck, author of the New York Times bestselling book “Mindset”, offers insight on an interesting exercise she uses to help her Stanford students develop a growth mindset: she has them write letters to themselves “from the future,” focusing on all the challenges, heartaches, and failures they’ll face along the way. Mindset is the book chosen by […]
Newton 4th of July Activities
Fourth of July Celebration! 1pm – 10pm Albemarle Field, Watertown Street, Route 16 OPEN AIR MARKET & AMUSEMENT RIDES Handmade and International Crafts Food Vendors Children’s Activities KIDS MORNING Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace 10 AM – Noon Rain date: July 5th For children ages 3 – 12. Grande Pet Parade Teddy Bear Parade […]
Win Boston Pops VIP 4th & Boston Getaway
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and Red Sox games at Fenway Park are iconic summer experiences in Boston. The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and partners are giving away the chance for winners to be VIPs at each of these, and we think your readers would love the chance to win. Details for both […]
Olympic Bid Proposal Community Meeting TONIGHT
Along with our regional partners the Towns of Needham and Watertown, the Newton-Needham Chamber, Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce, and Boston College, we are convening a community meeting onWednesday, July 1st at 6:30 p.m. in Boston College’s Robsham Theater at 140 Commonwealth Ave. The meeting will begin with a presentation of Boston 2024’s revised Olympic bid proposal, […]
Ninja Boot Camp at Giroux Brothers
Dear Parents, I am excited to announce a new boot camp starting at Giroux Brothers by the name of “GB Ninja Boot Camp” Everyone is entitled to one free trial class. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-9:45AM. We will focus on high intensity interval training using body weight exercises and studio […]