On March 20, Mayor Setti D. Warren will host Youth Summit II, bringing teens, parents and community members back together to focus on solutions to the challenges discussed during Youth Summit I in October.

Youth Summit I was a chance to hear from and talk to our teens about what they are thinking, feeling, and experiencing.

Youth Summit II is an opportunity to learn about the priorities that emerged from our discussions in October and to help us move forward as a community to take action.

The evening will include a chance to hear from the Mayor, the Superintendent, and teens, small group discussions and an opportunity for all to express their opinion on the best solutions to pressing teen issues in Newton. Have a positive impact on the well-being of youth in our city by participating in this community event. Teens and adults are invited and encouraged attend.

Location: Brown Middle School, 125 Meadowbrook Road
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm   A light supper will be served from 5:30-6:00pm.

The summit is free but registration is required for the event. You can register by the Youth Summit website or by phone 617-796-1436, or by email youthsummit@newtonma.gov or joleary@newtonma.gov .

Youth Summit II is sponsored by the Newton Youth Commission, City of Newton Health and Human Services Department, and The Newton Partnership. The summit has been planned with the input of two Action Groups open to the public and by the Mayor’s Newton Teen Voice Program and the Keystone Leadership Program at the Boys and Girls Club. To learn more please visit www.newtonma.gov/youthsummit