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 lf*******@******ma.gov.  The public will also have an opportunity to speak during the public hearing.

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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 Continue reading →

At their meeting Oct. 8, the Public Facilities and Public Safety and Transportation Committees will discuss a proposal to modify and make permanent the trial sidewalk snow and ice removal program.  The meeting will be held at 7 PM in Room 209 of Newton City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.

The Asian Cultural Festival will be held on Saturday October 11, between noon and 5pm at Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. So come early and spend the afternoon enjoying Asian culture!

12 – 2:30 pm: Asian communities and organizations with Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Southeast Asian heritage will present children’s activities and games, exhibitions and workshops for both children and adults.

Don’t miss the varieties of delicious Asian cuisines brought to you by local Asian restaurants starting from noon till they are sold out.

2:30 – 5pm Colorful cultural performances will take place to entertain everyone.

For a detailed program of events, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org