Goals and Special Issues
Local Issues and Volunteer Opportunities
Discussions with neighbors and members of the NCNA have produced the following wish list for our village:
• A walkable village where one can cross streets safely
• Preserving our built environment and cherished streetscapes
• Preserving our local schools and churches
• Preserving our green space
• Creating places where neighbors can come together to socialize
• Traffic committee
• Membership:
More members = a stronger voice for the neighborhood
To achieve these goals, the NCNA welcomes participation in a variety of projects, including:
• PorchFest:
The citywide festival of free outdoor music
• History Walk:
Thanks to Historic Newton, research on many of the historic homes in Newton Corner has already been done
We need creative ideas as to how planning a summer solstice festival in Farlow Park
• Advocating for the Chaffin House
• Advocating for Burr Park
Special issues
Food Banks
Newton Food Pantry, https://newtonfoodpantry.org
Commonwealth Ave. Newton City Hall, Basement Level 617-796-1233
Wednesdays: By appointment 12:00 pm–3:00 pm, Walk-In 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
Thursdays: By appointment 10 am–1 pm
Centre Street Food Pantry https://www.centrestfoodpantry.org
11 Homer Street, Newton, 617-340-9554
Tuesday Hours and Third Saturday of the month (call)
$25 donation will buy a turkey for a family
Newton Community Freege, open 24/7 at 420 Watertown Street
Arabic Baptist Food Pantry arabicbaptist.org/contact
187 Church Street, 617-723-9766
Our Newton Citywide Food Drive. “Community, Pay It Forward”
https://ournewton.org/citywide-newton-food-drive/
Help Newton Neighbors who are hungry through the Newton Community Food Drive!
Drop your non-perishable food items at one of our donation locations to help feed local families in need.
List of locations where food can be dropped off, includes: Fire Stations, Newton Free Library, Newton Older Adult Services, Newton Police Department, Newton Resource Recovery Center, American Legion Post 440, Eastern Bank, Village Bank, Family Access of Newton, John M Boys & Girls Club, and the West Suburban YMCA.
Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors: https://www.newtonneighbors.org/donate