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Story Starters Winter 2024 Registration is now Open!

Story Starters Winter 2024 Registration is now open through January 19! Meet author Kaija Langley at our program kickoff! Our eight-week Family Conversations Program is designed for parents who want to start and strengthen conversations about race with their young children. Join our Winter 2024 Cohort and be the first to receive our brand new book bundles, […]
Newton Food Pantry Volunteers Needed!

Are you looking for a volunteer experience that allows you to give back to your community? The Newton Food Pantry is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are especially needed for Wednesdays starting in September – our food distribution days. This is a great volunteer opportunity for older kids – feel free to sign up along with your Middle […]
Russo’s to Close this Fall

To Our Devoted and Loyal Customers,⁣ ⁣ After more than 70 years working for the family business, Tony Russo is retiring. ⁣ ⁣ Our business will close this fall.⁣ ⁣ It has been Tony’s privilege to serve our many wholesale and retail customers for seven decades.⁣ ⁣ Our business began as a small farm in […]
Meet Amy Mah Sangiolo: Newton Candidate for Mayor

I was part of a Zoom Meet and Greet and clipped Amy Mah Sangiolo by topic. Newton Public School Reopening Did you know that Newton Public High Schools have slipped by 20 spots in the rankings since Ruthanne Fuller became mayor? We are no longer in the Top 20 ranking. Newton School District: #58 […]
Changing the Game Kickstarter Project!

I wanted to let you all know about my Kickstarter project that I am launching in two weeks. Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes by Mia Wenjen Everyone deserves to see themselves in the pages of a book. Now, Mia Wenjen brings the accomplishments of Asian Pacific American female athletes to life with […]
Donate to St. Mary’s Winter Clothes Drive in Newton

Winter Clothes Drive: St. Mary’s is conducting a winter clothes drive this coming Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the church driveway. We are collecting gently used or new winter items such as: Clothing (including hats, gloves, mittens, scarfs) Sleeping bags Blankets Disposable handwarmers These donations will be given to: Common Cathedral (serving Boston’s […]
Nominate Nonantum Boxing Club for Newton’s Best Business of the Year

Newton Patch asks Which Newton Business Is Best Of The Year? Nominate Your Favorite! Please nominate Nonantum Boxing Club here. Here’s my nomination: I have boxed at Nonantum Boxing Club for nearly nine years and it is a wonderful place that supports the community, especially those in need. From a boxing perspective, Marc Gargaro, one […]
Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli Supermarket in Brookline

I’m so excited about Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli Supermarket. There’s also a Ramen Shop inside, Brooklyn Ramen. They sell Brooklyn Ramen as DIY to go kits as well. Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli Supermarket & Brooklyn Ramen 299 Harvard St Brookline, MA 02446

Guides to Newton

Best Food That Delivers to Newton

So my criteria for “delivery” is that the restaurant has its own delivery service — i.e. you can order delivery directly from the restaurant. The delivery has to be executed within an hour of ordering. I asked my mom friends for their favorite delivery restaurants and, to be honest, we are all in the same […]

Foodie Guide to Boston’s Chinatown

I keep running into my friend Stella in Chinatown even though we both live here in Newton so I am calling upon her expertise to help me with this guide to Chinatown in Boston. It’s a little mystifying to find the best of the best in Chinatown. We usually agree, but when we don’t, I’m […]

Foodie Finds Near Newton

I am lucky to have foodie friends and these are some of the discoveries I have made living in Newton for the past 10+ years by asking them. And the funny thing is, some of these are new to me too! How about you? What foodie finds have I missed? Please share in the comments section! […]

Best Club Soccer in Newton

Do we think that because a child is playing competitive soccer at 8 and 9, it will equate into success at 17 and 18? In fact, the opposite is more likely to occur, as we are finding that there are a lot more kids dropping out of soccer because the pressure to succeed has been […]

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A Fairly Comprehensive List of Supplemental Math Classes

Are you looking for math classes for kids either to catch them up or to get them ahead? Math classes can also be a more affordable option instead of private tutoring. There are many choices for math classes in Newton. I think it’s all about fit; matching the right class to each child so I’ve […]

Come Meet Amy Mah Sangiolo Candidate for Mayor

Come Meet Amy Mah Sangiolo Candidate for Mayor Learn more about Amy and share your thoughts on the most important issues facing Newton and how you want the next Mayor to address them. Join us via Zoom! Sunday, July 11th 4 pm – 5 pm Join Zoom Meeting here: https://emerson.zoom.us/j/98899084311?pwd=a3BYeDJTV2dnS2d2bFVpSG9hWS9TUT09 Meeting ID: 988 […]

Changing the Game by Mia Wenjen Asian Female Athletes

Changing the Game Kickstarter Project!

I wanted to let you all know about my Kickstarter project that I am launching in two weeks. Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes by Mia Wenjen Everyone deserves to see themselves in the pages of a book. Now, Mia Wenjen brings the accomplishments of Asian Pacific American female athletes to life with […]

Donate to St. Mary’s Winter Clothes Drive in Newton

Winter Clothes Drive: St. Mary’s is conducting a winter clothes drive this coming Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the church driveway. We are collecting gently used or new winter items such as: Clothing (including hats, gloves, mittens, scarfs) Sleeping bags Blankets Disposable handwarmers These donations will be given to: Common Cathedral (serving Boston’s […]

Nominate Nonantum Boxing Club for Newton’s Best Business of the Year

Newton Patch asks Which Newton Business Is Best Of The Year? Nominate Your Favorite! Please nominate Nonantum Boxing Club here. Here’s my nomination: I have boxed at Nonantum Boxing Club for nearly nine years and it is a wonderful place that supports the community, especially those in need. From a boxing perspective, Marc Gargaro, one […]

Free pumpkins at Belkin Lookout Family Farm

The Pumpkin Patch is OPEN at the United Parish of Auburndale!

The Pumpkin Patch is OPEN at the United Parish of Auburndale! Modifications in place this year include contactless payment as well as spacing among pallets to enable browsing while social-distancing. A casualty this year is the bake sale, unfortunately! Please wear masks when visiting the Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy shopping locally for pumpkins and gourds of […]

Newton Flu Vaccine Clinics

Flu Vaccine Clinics Newton’s Health and Human Services Department has initially scheduled two drive-through/walk-up, appointment-based, weekend flu clinics open to Newton residents and Newton Public Schools students and their families. Registration is not yet open for these clinics. Online appointment registration will open by early next week at www.newtonma.gov/flu. Adults and children older than 6 months […]

* Both Beds Claimed * 2 FREE Twin Beds with Mattresses, Box Spring + Futon

* Both Beds Claimed * Only the metal twin bed from Pottery Barn is available! It comes with organic mattress and box springs. It does not require screws so it’s really easy to assemble. We are giving away two twin bed frames from Pottery Barn. One has a pull-out trundle bed. Included are two twin […]

Best of Boston Winners in Newton!

The Boston Magazine’s team of experts worked tirelessly to carefully choose this year’s winners. The magazine awarded several Newton businesses with a “Best of Boston” award. All of the “Best of Boston” winners can be found HERE. For Category: Shopping Award: Custom Jewelry Winner: Adamas Fine Jewelry For Category: Home Award: Kitchenware Winner: Local Root […]

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Jake Auchincloss and his White Male Privilege

From Boston. com Jake Auchincloss, a Newton city councilor and a former Marine, was repeatedly the subject of both veiled and direct criticism from his peers during the virtually held debate — most notably toward the end of the event, when fellow 4th District candidate Ihssane Leckey suggested he should drop out after violating a […]

Need Your Driveway Sealed? Hire High School School Student Ben Chin

Hello Neighbors! My name is Ben. I am a junior in high school. I had originally planned to get a job to help save for college but unfortunately, with the coronavirus, it is now unsafe to do so. I have decided to seal driveways as a replacement for my job. Sealing your driveway makes it […]