Curse or Cure? Bob Steele Weighs in on Casino Debate

Have you lost the thread in the casino debate? Or don’t know which side to believe? Then, please come to hear Bob Steele, former Connecticut congressman, as he presents a real life case study of what happened when mega-casinos came to his state and town. Author of the The Curse: Big-Time Gambling’s Seduction of a Small New England Town, Steele provides engaging insight and thoughtful advice for those facing futures involving casinos. This event is free and open to the public.

United Parish of Auburndale
64 Hancock Street, Auburndale
Sunday, October 19th, 11:30 am

The public hearing on the proposed Medical Marijuana dispensary will be continued on Tuesday, October 7th at City Hall starting at 7:00 pm in the Aldermanic Chamber. See agenda at the following link:
http://www.newtonma.gov/civicax/filebank/documents/61551/10-07-14LandUseAgenda.pdf

Members of the public may submit comments to the Land Use Committee prior to the meeting by sending an email to the Linda Finucane, Land Use Committee clerk at lfinucane@newtonma.gov.  The public will also have an opportunity to speak during the public hearing.

GARDEN REMEDIES/697 WASHINGTON STREET TRUST petition for a SPECIAL PERMIT/SITE PLAN APPROVAL to operate a Registered Marijuana Dispensary and to waive two parking stalls; to allow parking in the front setback;  and to exceed the allowable horizontal projection of a secondary sign at 697 WASHINGTON STREET, Ward 2, NEWTONVILLE, on land known as SBL 23, 19, 1B, containing approximately 16,669 sf of land in a district zoned BUSINESS 1. Ref: Sec 30-24, 30-23, 30-36, 30-19(d)(10), 30-19(h)(1), 30-19(m), and 30-20(j)(2) of the City of Newton Rev Zoning Ord, 2012.

The Planning Department has posted more details about this project here: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/planning/current/devrev/hip/medical_marijuana_dispensary.asp

PRECIOUS BANE: THE MUSICAL
Saturday, October 18, 2:30PM and 4:30 PM
The Durant-Kenrick House kitchen is very like the Sarn kitchen in poet Mary Webb’s celebrated novel, Precious Bane. Imagine Wizard Beguildy’s beautiful daughter Jancis there, singing of her star-crossed love for her ruthless sweetheart Gideon Sarn! Come see a presentation of excerpts from this romantic new show, followed by a question & answer session with the composer and lyricist.
At the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Avenue. Free.

HISTORIC NEWTON AT HARVEST FAIR
Sunday, October 19, 10:30 AM-4:30 PM
Stop by our booth at the Harvest Fair in Newton Centre and check out our historic atlases to see when your house was built and when your street was laid out. Play historic games like graces and nine pins.
At Newton Centre Green, Centre and Beacon Streets. Free.

HISTORIC MAP NIGHT WITH GIS MAPPING
Thursday, October 23, 7:00 PM
Ever wondered what your neighborhood looked like 50 or 100 years ago? 150 years ago? Pour over our collection of historic atlases to find out whose farm was subdivided to make your house lot or when your street was first laid out. At the same time, learn about the online tools the city offers to further research your home and neighborhood. All ages are welcome.
At the Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street. Free.

THE ELLIS BOSTON ANTIQUES SHOW
Friday-Sunday, October 24-26
Boston’s oldest and newest antiques tradition will be free for Historic Newton Members with a complimentary pass. Featuring 40 exhibitors of the highest quality from the United States and Europe: antiques, 20th Century design, jewelry, fine art, silver, antiquities, rare maps, prints and more. Café, discount and valet parking. At The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street, in the South End. Weekend show hours: Friday 1-8, Saturday 11-8, Sunday 11-5, Non-member admission $15, under 12 free.
To access your free admission pass, click here or call 617-363-0405.