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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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A message about Tuesday’s election from Alderman Ruthanne Fuller
Folks, Have you figured out who you are voting for on Tuesday, November 3rd in Newton? It’s an unusual year: more contested Aldermanic races that usual, a feisty atmosphere on the campaign trail, and a Charter Commission on the ballot. Here’s a list of who I’m voting for and why. Ruthanne Fuller p.s. My race…
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Upcoming event at the Waterworks Museum on October 28,
Dr. Steven C. Caton, Khalid Bin Abdullah Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud Professor of Contemporary Arab Studies in the Department of Anthropology at Harvard University, will speak at the waterworks museum on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 pm. Dr. Caton is a world expert on issues of water sustainability in the Arabian Peninsula. Beginning his career…
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Parking restrictions on Saturday, October 24th
On October 24th, parking will be restricted in and around Chestnut Hill, due to the Wells Remy Crowther “Red Bandana” road 5K race. View detailed list of traffic and parking restrictions here and here
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Hammond Street paving postponed
Though originally scheduled to be re-paved this summer (2015), the city of Newton has let the CHA know that Hammond Street (between Beacon St. and Suffolk Road) is now scheduled for mill and overlay in the spring 2016. As always, if you would like to report a problem with street lights, paving, street signs, and more,…
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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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