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Newton taking more time before adding new Bluebikes stations

A plan to install new Bluebikes rideshare stations across Newton by the end of September will likely be delayed until the spring.

Newton launches $3.5m project for more ‘vibrant, welcoming’ Washington Street
Proposal includes fewer vehicle lanes, dedicated bike lanes, more plantings, and outdoor benches.

Family ACCESS holds Literacy Day for Newton residents
Literacy Day came in the aftermath of remote learning during the pandemic shutdowns, a time that was difficult for many young children who were just beginning or continuing their early education.

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Revamped observatory set to open atop Prudential tower in 2023

The observatory will feature 360-degree views of the city and “immersive experiential exhibits,” where visitors can create custom itineraries of what to see, do, and eat in Boston based on their travel interests.

Newton taking more time before adding new Bluebikes stations

A plan to install new Bluebikes rideshare stations across Newton by the end of September will likely be delayed until the spring.

Family ACCESS holds Literacy Day for Newton residents

Literacy Day came in the aftermath of remote learning during the pandemic shutdowns, a time that was difficult for many young children who were just beginning or continuing their early education.

Newton launches $3.5m project for more ‘vibrant, welcoming’ Washington Street

Proposal includes fewer vehicle lanes, dedicated bike lanes, more plantings, and outdoor benches.

‘Why not bring them all together?’ Newton bookstore hosts local authors

Authors lined the walkway outside of Hummingbird Books, a new indie bookstore at The Street Chestnut Hill, and greeted attendees from their tables for the store’s first Local Author Book Fair on Sept. 15.

Baker declines to criticize DeSantis over migrant flights, saying he has no interest in ‘presidential debate’

“I’m not running for president, so why engage in what is obviously a presidential debate?” Baker said during an appearance on GBH’s “Boston Public Radio.”

Indigenous Peoples Day to be held at Newton’s Albemarle Field Oct. 10

Newton’s Indigenous Peoples Day celebration will return to Albemarle Field for its second year next month to honor the region’s Native residents.

MassDOT to hold public meeting on Newton Corner traffic safety Sept. 28

The state’s Department of Transportation is seeking public input for a proposed project to improve traffic safety and signals in Newton Corner.

MBTA Green Line D branch work to begin Sept. 24

The MBTA will shutter the Green Line’s D Branch for three separate nine-day closures as part of an infrastructure upgrade project starting Sept. 24, the agency said in a statement.

Newton Community Pride auctioning off public art benches through end of September

Newton Community Pride is auctioning off more than a dozen benches decorated as part of a public art project from earlier this year, according to a statement.

Newton Senior Center to close in November for NewCAL project

Newton will relocate its Senior Center services to locations throughout the city later this fall as work is expected to begin on a permanent new facility, according to Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.

Newton advocates renew calls to use more federal pandemic aid for affordable housing, support services for lower-income residents

Newton housing advocates are renewing calls that Mayor Ruthanne Fuller prioritize the needs of very low-income residents by using more $10 million in federal pandemic aid to create more affordable housing and and other support services.