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  • Dog Friendly Newton: New Off-Leash Dog Parks!

    Dog Friendly Newton: New Off-Leash Dog Parks!

    dog park Newton MA Massachusetts New Off Lease Dog ParksFive off-leash dog parks were just created in Newton. I haven’t been to all of them. I heard that Cabot Woods is great but there can be a lot of ticks. The same can be said for Weston Reservoir which is my dog’s favorite haunt. Be sure to check for ticks after these outings. If you need information about ticks and Lyme disease, I have a link below from my dermatologist. Capability:Mom likes to exercise her dog on the carriage lane down Commonwealth Avenue at the foot of Heartbreak Hill. She has a walking group that meets religiously with or without dogs and they trek up to Walnut Street and back. Whether you walk your dog on or off-leash, there’s no doubt about it. Newton is a dog friendly city with plenty of local dog parks!

    Our favorite off-leash dog parks are:

    Cold Spring, Newton

    Weston Reservoir

    Warren Field

    Dog Resources in Newton

    Newton Dogs Site

    Especially for Pets: Dog Store, Training and Grooming

    Newtonville Pet: Pet Store

    Fetch Dog Training: We both swear by Martha!

    Petco: Pet Store

    The Dog Scoop: Doggy Day Care and Grooming

    B.Y.O.D.: LaudroMutt

    Doggone-It!: Dog Grooming!

    P. J.’s Pet Connection: Dog Walking

    Newton Highlands Pet & Grooming

    Posts on Dog Stuff

    Lyme Aid: A Great Post on Ticks and Lyme Disease by Our Dermatologist (Krauss Dermatology)

    Friday Find: Retractable Leash Attachment, FreeHand Safety Strap

    Warm Weather Safety Tips for Dogs

    Dog Food Analysis Website

    How To: Save Money on Dog Supplies

    Things That Dogs Eat That Will Kill Them

    How To: Pick a Family Dog

    Top 10: Best Picture Books for Coping with Loss of Pet

    Best Puppy Training Books

  • Newton Ranks #3 As Best Place to Live According to CNN!

    Newton Ranks #3 As Best Place to Live According to CNN!

    Newton MA Best Place to Live in American USA Pragmatic Mom
    According to CNN, Newton ranked as the number 3 best place to live in America!
    WINNER
    Top 100 rank: 3
    Population: 82,000
    Unemployment: 6.0%
    Compare Newton to Top 10 Best Places
    Less than 45 minutes from downtown Boston via train, subway, or express bus, Newton is divided into 13 “villages” loaded with classic New England charm. Most have pedestrian-friendly shopping districts, parks, and playgrounds.The town weathered the economic downturn fairly well, thanks to such stable local employers as Boston College and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. And Greater Boston, of course, offers a wealth of health care, education, and government jobs.Residents rave about the top-ranked schools, and parents are excited for the new high school opening this fall. “It’s absolutely beautiful,” says Claudia Wu, 51, an attorney with three school-age kids who has lived in Newton for 20 years. It should be: The school cost $197 million, an amount that sparked plenty of local outrage.After all, living in this community is expensive enough: a three-bedroom house runs nearly $600,000. If it weren’t for those hefty price tags, this town would be pretty close to perfect. —Beth Braverman