Category: CHA Leadership
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Land adjoining Webster Woods to be sold to Boston College
The congregation of Congregation Miskhan Tefila has voted to sell 24 acres adjoining Webster Conservation area to Boston College. Read the whole story on the Newton Tab. View Boston Globe coverage here.
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A message about tomorrow’s election from Alderman Lisle Baker
Dear friends: I concur with what Ruthanne has recommended about the contested races for Aldermen and School Committee except that I would add current Alderman Jim Cote to the list from Ward 3. Also, for the Charter Commission, while there are many able candidates, I especially recommend Anne Larner, Brooke Lipsitt and George Mansfield because…
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Next Boston College home game on October 31st
On Saturday, October 31st at 12:30 pm the BC football team will play Virginia Tech. They will play NC State at home on the following Saturday, November 7, with the time TBD. You can keep track of the BC foot ball schedule on their website here.
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SOLAR OPEN HOUSE – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH – 1PM TO 4PM
SOLAR OPEN HOUSE – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH – 1PM TO 4PM 87 THURSTON ROAD, NEWTON UPPER FALLS, 02464 Come on by and see this beautiful new solar system that was just installed by Newton Solar Challenge solar partner Blue Selenium Solar. Learn more about how solar works, looks, and saves Newton homeowners money. Speak with our solar partners Sunlight Solar Energy and…
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Homecoming fireworks at Boston College on October 8
This week is Homecoming week at Boston College. To kick off Homecoming there will be a fireworks show on the evening of October 8 starting at 8:15 pm. The show will run for 12-15 minutes. Neighbors are invited to attend and view the fireworks from inside Alumni Stadium. Entrance to the event will be through Gate D…
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Neighborhood break -ins: information from Newton police
After hearing reports of neighborhood break-ins, our local aldermen, Ruthanne Fuller and Lisle Baker inquired with the Newton police, and here is what they learned from the Chief of Police: Aldermen Fuller and Baker: Between 9/14 and 10/1 there were 4 burglaries at Chestnut Hill addresses. One of the locations was an apartment at Avalon…
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Dog found at Chestnut Hill Reservoir
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This Friday, September 11: Changes coming to I-95 on ramps on Route 9
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 the Needham-Wellesley I-95 Add-A-Lane project team will implement ramp changes at the Route 9/I-95 interchange. In case of inclement weather, operations will be shifted to Saturday, September 12th at 8 p.m. At 8 p.m. on Sept. 11, new pavement markings, barrier, and temporary traffic control signage to support the new configuration will be finalized and…
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Invasive Plant: Black Swallow-wort vine
The dangerous Black Swallow-wort vine has invaded Newton – and now its prolific seed pods are starting to burst open to further disperse its wind-born seeds. This non-native invader is fatal to monarch butterflies, and threatens plant species and habitat by completely blanketing and taking over areas. It is now in our yards, parks, and…
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Upcoming talk at the Waterworks museum on July 8, 7:00pm