From the Community
🚧 Webster and Lexington Streets Complete Street Projects:
Newton Department of Public Works (DPW) and its contractor will be reconstructing sidewalks, ADA ramps, signage and pavement markings. The work is scheduled to begin on or about September 22 and will take approximately 6 - 8 weeks to complete (schedules are subject to weather and other work conditions).
The work will be restricted to one side of each street to allow for pedestrian access. There will be work hour restrictions for Lexington Street to allow for school traffic and we will monitor the work hours on Webster Street and make adjustments if needed, NPD will be on site to assist with traffic and pedestrians. Locations are below:
Webster Street at Oak Avenue
Webster Street at Webster Park
Webster Street (between Rowe Street and Murray Road)
Lexington Street at Roberta Street
Lexington Street at Orris Street
Lexington Street at King Street
🌟 Service Stars:
COAST SWEEP CANVASSING - THURSDAY 9/25 - EARLY RELEASE FOR NEWTON
Service Stars will be running a program on the Early Release Day on Thursday 9/25! We will be decorating and delivering flyers around the neighborhood to spread the word about local beach clean ups! Working with COAST SWEEP, we will be spreading awareness about cleaning up our oceans! GRADES K-5 / 12:30 - 3:30 / REGISTER HERE!
📚Newton Children’s Book Festival:
Save the Date! Newton Children’s Book Festival
Join us for the 2nd Annual Newton Children’s Book Festival on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 11 am – 3 pm at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville).
This free family event will feature more than 60 children’s book authors and illustrators—including award-winners Brian Lies, Christopher Denise, Rajani LaRocca, Raul the Third, and Jonathan Todd! Kids can meet their favorite creators, get books signed (available for purchase from Newtonville Books), and enjoy a craft table. Teachers also receive a 20% discount on books.
Learn more and see the full list of authors at 👉 newtonchildrensbookfest.com
OOB Youth Soccer Club:
We’re excited to kick off our 5th season of OOB Soccer Club this fall! 🍎⚽
This season begins Sunday, September 28th at Cold Spring Park and runs for 8 sessions (every Sunday). We’ve got two class times:
9:00 AM 3-5 year olds (only 2 spots left)
10:00 AM 5-7 year olds
OOB Kids Soccer Club is an elite youth soccer program disguised as games kids love. Each practice combines:
✅ Mobility exercises
✅ Skill drills
✅ Fun games
✅ Real game play scrimmage
✅Experienced Coaches
The program keeps kids active and off screens while giving them a solid dose of exercise that boosts endurance, sharpens soccer skills, and strengthens cognitive, social, and team-building abilities.
⚠11 spots remain between for our 10 AM Sunday Class – first come, first serve.
Come be part of a fun fall season, save your child’s spot today