Municipal Elections 2015

Voter Registration Deadline for the November 3, 2015 Election is
October 14, 2015 at 8:00 pm

If you are not already registered to vote and would like to vote in November, please keep in mind that the last day to register to vote is Wednesday, October 14, 2015. You can register to vote or change your address at the City Clerk’s Office at Newton City Hall or go on-line to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s web page to register on-line.

Click Here: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/

  • The General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.
  • The question of forming a Charter Commission and electing its members will be on the November 3, 2015 municipal ballot (A Charter Commission, if approved by the voters, will review Newton’s City Charter and suggest changes that will be presented to Newton voters for approval at the Municipal Election in 2017.)
  • Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council Election will be held on November 3, 2015
  • Newton Upper Falls Neighborhood Area Council Election will be held on November 3, 2015.
  • Waban Neighborhood Area Council Election will be held on November 3, 2015.

Don’t know where your polling place is? Click here to view Precinct locations

Newton’s One to One Program

Could your first through sixth grade child benefit from the consistent, caring friendship of a Newton teenager? Newton’s One to One Program has an enthusiastic and responsible new group of high school juniors & seniors from Newton North and Newton South High Schools.

If you would like the opportunity to have your child matched this academic year with a “Big Brother/Sister”, please call or email Nancy Holczer, Program Director by the end of October for more information. Sooner is better through. Please leave a message when calling 617-559-9460 with your name, address, and phone number or email info to Nancy at Nancy_Holczer@newton.k12.ma.us .

A program of the Newton Public Schools since 1972.

Newton Cultural Alliance Online Auction

The Newton Cultural Alliance is having an online auction in advance of their All That Jazz event on October 17th at the Windsor Club. There are items from tons of great local businesses – please take a look! https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=245590554

Proceeds from the auction will benefit the restoration of the historic Nathaniel Allen House in West Newton into a thriving cultural center. For more information about NCA, please visit the website http://www.newtonculture.org/

New SchoolYear60™ Internship Program

InternBoston is pleased to introduce SchoolYear60™,  an academic-year internship program. Similar to their summer program, students complete 60 internship hours but over a longer period – typically six hours weekly over 10 consecutive weeks. Students are matched with nearby mentors and typically work three hours a day, two afternoons each week.

InternBoston is committed to providing high school and college students with a specialized internship experience that allows them to explore a career field and develop essential life skills. Visit www.internboston.com to read more about these customized, educational SchoolYear60™ and Summer60™ programs.

If you would like more information, please email robin@internboston.com or call 617-527-0055.

Time for Partners is a hit

Time for Partners is one week into the Fall/Winter session in its temporary home of the Auburndale Community Library, and it is a huge success! The parents, nannies and grandparents love the intimate location, and the children are having a terrific time making art projects, singing songs and playing with new friends.

Time for Partners is a popular, long-running art and music class for children ages 18 months to 3.5 years, with an adult. There is still a little room left in the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday classes. The cool fall days are approaching, and it is great to have an enriching activity inside!

To register, visit www.activityreg.com, click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Recreation, click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, click on Time for Partners and choose your day. You can make up the classes that you have missed.  Call 617-796-1540 with any questions.

November 19th Fundraiser at the Paint Bar

Paint holiday gifts, drink wine, socialize with friends, and send Lincoln Eliot 5th graders on a camping trip! If you have wanted to try the Paint Bar or are looking for an excuse to repeat the experience please join the fun on November 19th.

Sign up through this link: https://www.thepaintbar.com/newton/nov-2015/advreg111915nv and mention Lincoln Eliot Fundraiser in the comments section. In return, the Paint Bar will donate part of your registration fee to send 5th graders to Camp Wing – a wonderful organization.

Register soon before the date becomes open to the general public. Please contact Tami Ireland at tami.ireland@gmail.com with any questions.

Personal Chef to cook your dinners: Too Busy to Cook?

Your answer to the age old question – What’s for dinner?
Too Busy to Cook is a one-woman personal chef service in Newton. Too Busy to Cook caters to busy families and provides customized meals cooked in your home or hers.

Service includes cooking, packaging, labeling and reheating instructions, and leaves your kitchen at least as clean as she found it! Contact Eileen at eileenrielly@gmail.com or 617-309-0454.  Visit the website http://2busytocook.com .

A new bakery at Oak Hill Park

Galit’s Treats with Love offers Israeli homemade pastries such as Challah bread & rolls, rugelach, burekas, jam, cakes & cookies. Gluten free and vegan pastries are also available.

Order online and pick up every Friday 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Shuman Center @ 675 Sawmill Brook Pkwy, Newton. Walk ins are welcome- depending on merchandise availability.  www.galitstreatswithlove.com.

Children/Parents Needed for Paid Research Study on Child Emotion Regulation Strategies and Parent-Child Relationships

Researchers at Harvard University are seeking children ages 6-9 and their parents to participate in a single-session study. The primary goals are to further research on child development and emotion regulation strategies. The research serves to promote child emotional and behavioral functioning along with future health outcomes. During their visit to the lab in Cambridge, children will also have the opportunity to learn effective coping skills.

Together, eligible parents will receive $50 and children will receive a prize for their participation. Interested parents can reach the staff by phone at 617- 702-2016 or by email at familyemotionstudy@gmail.com .

Research Staff in the Psychology Department
Harvard University