Newton Information
City Government
Newton’s Electronic Posting Board
https://www.newtonma.gov/government/city-clerk/city-council/electronic-posting-board
https://www.newtonma.gov/government/mayor-fuller/updates
https://www.newtonma.gov/government/planning/historic-preservation/historical-commission
City of Newton Telephone Directory
https://www.newtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/41065/637952147666100000
NCNA Important Contact Information
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller
Phone-In Office Hours Calendar
https://www.newtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/95576/638091196247170000
rfuller@newtonma.gov
Ward 1
Ward Councilor
Maria Scibelli Greenberg
Councilor at Large
Alison M. Leary
Councilor-at-Large
John Oliver
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Ward 7
Ward Councilor
R. Lisle Baker
Councilor at Large
Marc C. Laredo
Councilor-at-Large
Rebecca Walker Grossman
Newton’s State Legislators
Senator Cynthia Stone Creem
Serves the First Middlesex and Norfolk district, which includes all of Newton.
Cynthia.Creem@masenate.gov
617 722-1639
Representative John J. Lawn Jr.
John.Lawn@mahouse.gov
617 722-2430
Ward one (precincts one and four)
Ward three (precinct four)
Representative Amy Mah Sangiolo
11th Middlesex District
Representative Greg Schwartz
12th Middlesex District
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Newton School Committee
Ward 1
Rajeev Parlikar
parlikarr@newton.k12.ma.us
617 699-3262
Ward 7
Alicia Piedalue
206 605-1451
Things to Do in Newton Corner
Parks & Playgrounds
Chaffin Park 124 Vernon Street
Carleton Park 55 Carleton Street
Farlow Park 129 Church Street
Burr Park & Playground 142 Park Street
Cabot Park Toddler Sand Park 90 East Side Parkway
Charlesbank Park 26 Nonantum Place.
Hunnewell Park Sports Field & Playground
Grasmere Street: pedestrian-only entrance
Parking available in New Balance/Ground Express lot on Newton Street in Brighton
Underwood Playground 101 Vernon Street
West Suburban YMCA 276 Church Street
https://www.wsymca.org
Community Gardens at Spears Park
Corner of Washington Street and Walnut Park
Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
Address is 212 Kenrick Street
https://newtonconservators.org/property/commonwealth-golf/
Charles River Path Galen Street
https://newtonconservators.org/property/charles-path-galen-street/
Museums
Jackson Homestead
527 Washington Street
A historic house that served as a station on the Underground Railroad before the Civil War
ttps://www.newtonma.gov/government/historic-newton/visit-museum/jackson-homestead-and-museum
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds
286 Waverley Avenue
A 1734 farmhouse restored and renovated in 2013; a family-friendly museum with period rooms, interactive games, and puzzles
https://www.newtonma.gov/government/historic-newton/visit-museum/durant-kenrick-house-and-grounds
Farlow and Kenrick Park Historic District
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farlow_and_Kenrick_Parks_Historic_District
Walking tour of the Kenrick Park Historic District
https://www.newtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/33699/637277956504170000
Newton’s Community, Cultural and Social Organizations and Events
Spark Newton
At Spark Newton, we build community through free arts and culture events, engaging public art, and enlivened public spaces. Our work enhances the quality of life in Newton by sparking joy, inspiring creativity, and fostering meaningful connections.
Our Newton.Org
"OurNewton.org" is an online platform that fosters community connection and pride by sharing stories, event listings, and local news about arts, culture, civic engagement, and businesses in Newton, MA.
Newton Public Library
The Newton Public Library offers a wide range of services, including borrowing physical and digital materials, accessing study spaces, and participating in various programs and events for all ages. These activities include children's story times, adult book clubs, English language learning groups, technology classes, a makerspace, and cultural events like concerts and author talks. The library also provides services like home delivery for homebound residents, printing, and access to tools and equipment through its "Library of Things" collection.
Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture
The purpose of the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is to enhance the quality of life for residents by providing quality recreation and cultural activities, managing and preserving the city's parks and natural resources, and maintaining public grounds. It offers a wide range of programs and facilities, including youth and adult recreation, therapeutic recreation for people with disabilities, arts and cultural events, and the upkeep of parks, fields, and other public spaces.
https://www.newtonma.gov/government/parks-recreation-culture
Cooper Center for Active Living
345 Walnut Street
The purpose of the Cooper Center for Active Living in Newton, MA, is to serve as a modern, multigenerational hub for older adults and other residents by providing programs and spaces that foster physical, social, and mental well-being. Its goals are to help seniors remain independent and engaged, create a strong sense of community, and optimize their quality of life through activities ranging from fitness and arts to educational lectures and social events. The center also aims to serve the broader community with multigenerational activities when not in use by older adults.
Newton Cultural Development
The office of Cultural Development administers and supports creative and cultural programming in Newton, MA. Alongside community collaborators, the municipal agency operates as a presence for equal access to arts and culture throughout the City of Newton.
https://www.newtonma.gov/government/parks-recreation-culture/cultural-development
https://www.facebook.com/newtonculturaldevelopment
Newton Cultural Council
The goal of the Newton Cultural Council is to contribute to the cultural vitality of Newton by funding creative, cultural and humanistic projects involving primarily Newton cultural organizations and Newton artists and humanists.