Janetsville's blog
Newton Ranks Number Three by CNN Money Magazine
"These terrific small cities -- even now -- boast plenty of jobs, great schools, safe streets, low crime, lots to do, charm, and other features that make a town great for raising a family." Read more at www.money.cnn.com read more »
Newton Celebrates Over More Than a Century of Educational Excellence
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think we've gone "Back to the Future" with this high school building. According to my research, the new Newton North High School, due to open for business in September 2010, is located on the site of the original high school which was constructed in 1859. read more »
Visit the Newton North Greengineers on June 5 between 12 and 5 pm and witness cutting edge education in action! read more »
Newton Open Studios - Retired Surgeon Works in Pastels
EDWARD W. FRIEDMAN MD
ARTIST
email: efried@massmed.org
The pastel collection was at the Villa Villekulla in West Newton MA. Dr. Friedman retired from his position as surgeon at the Beth Israel Hospital in 1999. He then launched his career as an artist by taking classes at MassArt http://www.massart.edu/. He especially expresses gratitude for his pastel teacher, Janet Monafo. http://www.artistsguilds.com/paintings/JanetMonafo.htm read more »
Newton Open Studios - May 15, 16 2010 
City-wide Event Showcasing the Works of Local Artists and Craftspeople
www.NewtonOpenStudios.org read more »
The Biodeisel project at Newton North High School was launched with a $400 grant from the PTSO. The small tank pictured here was purchased with those funds and this was just the beginning of an innovative curriculum design. Since that first bit of seed money, the program has benefited with donations from MIT, www.SavethatStuff.com, and more.
Personally I have learned that biodeisel fuel is green fuel made from wasted vegetable oil. The students of North created a fuel production laboratory to recycle the leftover oil from the Newton North cafeteria. Read about the fuel lab here. I also hear they have an Algae Lab up and growing. read more »
Bringing Down the House - the City of Newton Says Good-Bye to an Era
Next September the new Newton North High School will open after many years of delay and controversy. Over the past few months, a new mayor was voted in and a new superintendent will start on July 1. This is a pivotal time for The Garden City, Newton. To mark this occasion PTSO and alumni volunteers, with the cooperation of the school department and city hall, are crafting an amazing city-wide event. www.NorthPTSO.org. read more »
The Chestnut Street Teen Center is open Monday - Friday evenings, 5:00-9:00pm for students in grades 8-12. This beautiful facility offers structured social and recreational activities for teens for FREE! There is a pool table, ping pong, video games, fitness room, computers, kitchen and a music room with instruments including guitars, drums, and recording equipment. Please encourage all teens to come and check it out. Together with the staff they can plan trips, dances and other events. The Chestnut St Teen Center is located at 1254 Chestnut St, in Pettee Square, Newton Upper Falls, and is a division of Newton Community Service Centers Inc. and sponsored by The Newton Partnership.
Friends of the Newton Free Library Host 26th Book and Author Luncheon
The Friends of the Newton Free Library present Anita Shreve, author of A Change in Altitude, and Andre Dubus III, author of The Garden of Last Days, at the 26th Book and Author Luncheon, on Friday, May 7, 2010, at 12:00 noon, Newton Marriott, 2345 Commonwealth Ave at Route 128. For tickets and more information, please visit http://www.newtonfreelibrary.net/?sec=friends&doc=luncheon or email bookandauthor@gmail.com.
