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Public Workshop On Traffic Signal Improvements In Auburndale

Public Workshop On Traffic Signal Improvements In Auburndale

Date: March 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM

Location: City Hall – Aldermanic Chambers

The City has initiated a project to implement specific transportation and traffic improvements in the Village of Auburndale. Although the primary goal of this project is to upgrade traffic signals at key intersections, it may be necessary to incorporate specific geometric improvements at intersections and driveways in order to improve overall vehicular and pedestrian safety.

Specific improvements may include traffic signal upgrades at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Lexington Street, Commonwealth Avenue and Melrose Street, Lexington Street and Wolcott Street; new traffic signals at the intersection of Lexington Street and Auburndale Avenue; geometric improvements at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Lexington Street; installation of new granite curb, minor stormwater improvements, driveway and sidewalk reconstruction and other miscellaneous items of work.

The City is eager to engage the community and present the project as part of a public workshop scheduled to be held at City Hall in the Aldermanic Chambers on March 12, 2015 beginning at 7:00 PM. This will be a chance to make comments and suggestions to City staff.

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March 10, 2015
GELF Fundraiser Dinner: March 21st

It is the GELF time of year again. Katya Salkever will once again be cooking, Jen and principals will be serving, the fabulous Katani Sumner and band will once again be playing.

This year we will have beer pairings (there will be wine for the non-beer drinkers) from Sam Adams- and Jim Koch the co-founder and owner will be selecting and introducing each beer.

The Event is March 21st.

As always it is an unbelievable cause- that is only made possible by your generosity. Over the years, together we have raised $170,000 and have funded the exchange travel of 160 students who otherwise could not have afforded to go!

So here is a link to the website. If you can’t go but would still like to support GELF consider purchasing a teacher ticket or making a donation directly to GELF (both can be found on the website linked below).

GELF

This means a great deal to Jen, Katya, and so many others in the Newton Schools community! Looking forward to seeing you there!

March 9, 2015
Public Hearing on Turtle Lane Project

PUBLIC HEARING ON TURTLE LANE PROJECT

Tuesday, March 10^th at 7:00 PM

Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 7:00 PM, second floor, NEWTON CITY HALL before the LAND USE COMMITTEE of the BOARD OF ALDERMEN and in the case of continued petition #480-14, a proposed change to the City’s zoning map, with the PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD for the purpose of hearing the following petitions at which time all parties interested in these items shall be heard. Notice will be published Tuesday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in The Boston Globe and Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in the Newton Tab, with a copy posted online www.ci.newton.ma.us and in a conspicuous place at Newton City Hall.

A Public Hearing in conjunction with the Planning & Development Board was opened and continued on February 10 on the following petition:

#480-14 STEPHEN VONA petition to rezone 283 MELROSE STREET, also known as Section 41, Block 14, Lot 10, from MULTI RESIDENCE 1 to a MIXED USE 4 DISTRICT.

A Public Hearing was opened and continued on February 10, 2015:

#480-14(2) STEPHEN VONA petition for a SPECIAL PERMIT/SITE PLAN APPROVAL to restore and expand an existing structure known as the Turtle Lane Playhouse to provide a mix of uses including preserving the theater use, adding a street-level restaurant with office space above, and constructing a separate 23-unit multi-family structure with a below grade parking garage for 30 cars at 283 MELROSE STREET, Ward 4, Auburndale, on land known as SBL 41, 14, 10 containing approximately 43,783 sf of land [currently zoned MULTI RESIDENCE 1] in a proposed MIXED USE 4 DISTRICT. Ref: Sec 30-24, 30-23, 30-13(h)(2) Table B, 30-13(j)(1),(2),(3), 30-15(w)(1) and (4)(a) and( b), (6)(b), 30-5(b)(4), 30-19(d)(2), (11), (13), (18), 30-19(k), and (m) of the City of Newton Rev Zoning Ord, 2012.

March 8, 2015
Juice Press Coming to The Street

Juice Press, the popular cold press juice café with a cult following of health fans, is coming to The Street this summer. Visitors at The Street can now look forward to enjoying Juice Press’ signature menu of organic cold pressed juices, gourmet superfood smoothies, fresh salads, soups and a great variety of raw food.

Juice Press will be located at 33 Boylston Street, Suite 3320, Chestnut Hill, MA, within a beautiful 3,100 square foot space neighboring Legal Sea Foods, Splendid, Vince, Calypso St. Barth and Intermix. The chicly designed grab and go shop will showcase healthy food and drink options, a stop and sit down space, a signature salad station, and an extensive collection of soups.

Fans can expect to find cult favorites such as Cold Pressed Juices like, MOTHER F&*%IN’ FIREBALL, a hybrid of two Juice Press favorites, MOTHER EARTH and GINGER FIREBALL, JP BLACK LATTE with coconut water, dehydrated almonds, coconut oil, vanilla, sea salt, cold-brewed coffee concentrate, PINK PUNK with frozen pineapple, frozen strawberries, shredded ginger, cold pressed beet; Smoothies like FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH with young thai coconut water, banana, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, raw agave nectar, hemp protein, coconut oil, THE GURU with young thai coconut water, coconut meat, apple, vegan dha omega oil, goji berry, banana, blueberry, hemp protein, hemp seeds, cacao, THE BRAZILIAN with homemade almond milk (filtered water and almonds enriched with coconut oil, vanilla extract, sea salt), avocado, maca, spirulina, mesquite, raw agave, ice; Raw Foods like Kelp Me! Pesto Noodles, Chia Seed Pudding, Matcha Bowls, Hummus Wraps, and much more!

Juice Press is dedicated to using organic produce and ingredients and offers options that are plant based with no high pressure processing (hpp) or genetically modified organisms (gmos). Their cold pressed juices, gourmet superfood smoothies, food entrees, salads, sandwiches and desserts are all made fresh daily. Their vegan ProViotic is major allergen free, recognized by two Ivy League institutions and sold in capsule form or included in select Juice Press products.

For more information about exciting events and retailer announcements, please visit www.TheStreetChestnutHill.com to join the e-club or follow The Street on Facebook: The Street Chestnut Hill, Twitter and Instagram: @shopthestreet.

Follow Juice Press on Facebook and Twitter at juicepressny and Instagram @juicepress. Visit www.juicepress.com for store locations and more information.

ABOUT JUICE PRESS: Dedicated to organic product, Juice Press offers options that are vegan and kosher with no high pressure processing (hpp) or genetically modified organisms (gmos). Their cold pressed juices, gourmet superfood smoothies, raw food entrees, salads, sandwiches and desserts are all made fresh daily. Their vegan ProViotic, contains 4 times the amount of good bacteria than normal probiotics, and is sold in capsule form or included in select Juice Press products. Juice Press draws women, men, health nuts, raw foodies, night-lifers, moms, tweens and toddlers and delivers to them at home or in the office from Manhattan to Brooklyn to almost anywhere in the country. Visit www.juicepress.com for store locations and more information.

March 7, 2015
Newton Solar Challenge Workshop at First Unitarian

Learn more about the Newton Solar Challenge in a community-based setting. Learn how solar will “look” on your house, work at your house, save your family money and how solar can be financed through The Village Bank’s new “solar loan”. Sponsored by Green Decade Newton and Newton Solar Challenge

First Unitarian Church

1326 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02465

Sunday, March 8th

at 12 pm

March 7, 2015
Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo Performance

Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo

Sunday, March 8, 2015

11:00 AM

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton Centre

Recommended for ages 2-10. From the music of Africa to klezmer and jazz, internationally acclaimed jazz and world music artist Oran Etkin’s performances weave global melodies and rhythms into a gumbo of goodness. Enjoy tunes from Wake Up Clarinet! and other surprising treats in this interactive musical world party.

For more information, contact magicark@jccgb.org or 617-558-6486.

Cost: $12/ticket; JCC member cost: $10/ticket; $15 at the door.

Register

March 6, 2015
Women’s Networking Event at Flemings
‘Women on Course’ to Host Luncheon Event at
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Barb on Thursday, March 26

Women on Course, the nation’s premier networking organization that introduces its members to like-minded women through the game of golf and its amazing lifestyle, hosting a Luncheon Event on Thursday, March 26th at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in downtown Boston from11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Participants will enjoy great food and drinks while mixing, mingling and networking in an entertaining atmosphere. All are welcome, from the golf curious to the more experienced. The event is $30 for WOC members and $40 for non-members, and includes a three-course lunch, wine and prizes.

Fleming’s is located at 217 Stuart Street. For more information and to register here. For questions, call 703.940.3511.

A division of Billy Casper Golf (BCG), the largest domestic owner-operator of golf courses, country clubs and resorts, WOC provides supportive and interactive settings for business and stay-at-home women to experience the golf lifestyle. By shifting focus away from competition and score, members and guests are encouraged to learn and play golf at their own pace through:
- A “Play Your Own Way” choice allows beginners to add their own rules to relieve stress and keep up with more experienced golfers
- A “Score 5 to Survive” format – tee shot, fairway approach, chip, two putts – promotes using different clubs without slow play
Fashion, fitness, travel and luxury components surrounding the world of golf are incorporated into WOC programming. Members enjoy free gifts; special access to private clubs; discounts on greens fees, apparel, equipment, wine and other products; golf and educational resources; contests; and forums.

Starting at $129, Individual Membership has never been more affordable and includes event privileges and a pair of golf shoes or a $50 gift card for apparel and accessories. “On Course” members receive Individual member benefits plus a set of Wilson clubs and bag at a special rate.

WOC hosts golf, lunch, happy hour, wine and spa activities in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Scottsdale, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, DC and other major markets. Upcoming Destination Events include the Spring Fling in Austin, TX, a three-day weekend event at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa.

For more information: www.womenoncourse.com, 703.268.5078.
March 5, 2015
International Women’s Day and Nely Galán #5by20

WHAT:           The Coca-Cola Company is celebrating International Women’s Day (March 8).

Join us and Adelante founder Nely Galán for a live-streamed discussion on the importance of advancing economic opportunities for women, including Latinas, across the country. The discussion will be on the heels of Galán’s keynote address to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce International Women’s Day Forum at the United Nations.

WHO:              Nely Galán, Founder of The Adelante Movement and Latina business leader

Alba Adamo, Group Director of Hispanic Marketing, The Coca-Cola Company

WHEN:           TODAY, Thursday, March 5 at 2 pm ET time

WHERE:         RSVP to coke@newlink-group.com for a link to the live stream.

The Adelante Movement is a pioneer 5by20 partner in the U.S., providing training and tools for aspiring Latina entrepreneurs. Use #5by20 to share how you are celebrating International Women’s Day.

March 5, 2015
Looking for Roommate in Brookline Village

Looking for a roommate for a great condo in Brookline Village. Top floor unit in a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath brownstone with parking option.

This updated unit features an open floor plan, fantastic light, exposed brick, and the best deck space you could hope for in a Brookline condo.

Granite, stainless, maple kitchen opens to the living and dining rooms.

Walking distance to the T, Longwood Medical area, and easy access to Route 9. Great neighborhood, great home!

If interested please contact Rachel Maltz rachel_maltz@comcast.net

March 4, 2015
Casting Call for Family in Reality TV Show
MAJOR TELEVISION NETWORK CASTING IMMEDIATELY

FOR A FAMILY/ FEEL GOOD SHOW!

(Applicants must be at least 18 years old and US Citizens to apply)

Are you a hardworking family living paycheck to paycheck?

Has your work life kept you from spending quality time with your family?

Do you ever have a hard time making financial decisions together as a couple?

Is Dad the “saver” and Mom the “spender” or vice versa?

If so, we’d love to talk to you and help you in a fun and creative way on a new television show!

From a MAJOR TELEVISION NETWORK, comes a new television series looking for outspoken, opinionated and dynamic couples and/or families nationwide who don’t always agree on everything, but are willing to talk it out on a new creative new television series!

Email CARRIE IMMEDIATELY: FamilyShowCasting2015@Gmail.com
1. Name & ages of both you and your significant other & length of relationship
2. Occupations of both of you
3. How many kids you have
4. City, State you live in
5. Contact info (please include phone numbers and email addresses for both parties)
6. Recent photo of your family AND a clear photo of you and your significant other.
7. Write a brief description about your family and why you are excited to share your story with America. Describe why you answered yes to any or all of the questions above. Describe your personalities, struggles and triumphs over the years together. What are your dreams and what is holding you back from achieving them?
If selected, you will be paid for your participation.

I look forward to hearing from you! Thank you!

Felicia Rogers

310-500-1131 (office)
March 4, 2015