Green Newton’s School Connections group will meet ONLINE on Thursday, Dec 17, from 3:45-5pm. Google Meeting Link: meet.google.com/enc-hnvv-yms

Green Newton’s Schools Connections is a forum for parents, students and educators to promote sustainability in the classroom and beyond. You are welcome to participate as we share experiences and ideas that support the implementation of green initiatives in our schools.

For more information contact: schoolconnections@greennewton.org or visit www.schools.greennewton.org

Froshcab is an all freshmen cast show that 8th graders can take part in next year! It is happening on December 17th (this Thursday) at 7:30 pm and December 18th (this Friday) also at 7:30 pm. It is all virtual and you can buy tickets here: http://www.theatreink.net/tickets.html

The second event is a Hot Chocolate Fundraiser on Saturday the 19th from 10:00 to 12:30 pm. It is in-person at the NNHS parking lot near the theater entrance.

• Hot Chocolate………. $2.00
• Hot Chocolate w toppings ………. $3.00
• Cookies……….$1.00
• Brownies ……….. $2.00

From the Mayor’s Newsletter

Work continues both by the Newton Police Reform Task Force and in our search for the next Police Chief. Many thanks to residents who have already filled out the confidential survey on characteristics you think are important for our next leader of the Newton Police Department. Haven’t had the 5 minutes to complete it yet? I would be grateful for the help; click here.

Concurrently, the Task Force is also continuing to engage all of us in their process. Join two virtual “Town Hall” meetings in the next few weeks.

Where are We Now?
Wednesday, December 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The consulting team, Strategy Matters, that is working with the Task Force will offer their preliminary analysis of the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOTs) of policing in Newton. Following that brief presentation, participants may add their own insights, ideas, and thoughts on NPD’s SWOTs to add to that analysis.

Where Do We Want to Go?
Tuesday, December 22 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The Task Force is developing a philosophical framework to guide their reform recommendations. The consulting team will work with participants in this Town Hall to develop concrete goals for the NPD based on that work and participants’ own ideas and hopes for our community.

To register for the Town Halls and to receive the meeting link, click here. To join the email list for Task Force updates, click here.