Happy New Year Newton!!
Newton Gives Draws Hundreds of People – and a Skating Rink is Built
Thanks to Alderman John Rice – and the many service organizations that worked to make Newton Gives a huge success, residents had the opportunity to participate in a series of great charitable initiatives including the building of a skating rink for the Newton Highlands playground and the packing of gift boxes for the troops stationed overseas at the holidays. A Newton South High School tag sale brought in money for a group of students going to Panama for a school trip and the Newton Highlands Women’s Club sewed quilts for Second Step, a shelter for families leaving abusive relationships. Abigail Warren made sure everything ran smoothly and made lots of friends as well.
Newton Reflects Starts Inauguration Day Off Right
Newton Reflects – organized by the Newton Clergy Association with leadership from Rabbi Eric Gurvis, Reverend Howard Haywood and Reverend Richard Malmberg – set exactly the right tone for Inauguration Day. The service, which last about 45 minutes, featured readings from the Hebrew Scripture, the Christian Scripture and the Koran. Reverend John Connolly delivered the sermon highly the importance of justice in the work of the public sector. The service ended with a rousing version of God Bless America led by Cantor Judith Ovadia.
Setti Warren is Sworn in as Mayor
“It is the character of the people of Newton that gives us our true wealth. No other city can boast the passion and commitment we have – to our neighbors, to our community, to our future…We can be the city that every other city wants to emulate. Let us not squander our wealth. Let’s put it to work. Let’s truly come together to help Newton live up to its full potential. No Mayor can do it alone. I am certain that I can only do it with your help. “
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Newton Celebrates Caps Off a Day of Coming Together
Historic Newton provided pictures and film of Newton's Past while local restaurants (including City Hall's own Vanessa's Cafe) supplied food that reflected Newton's rich present diversity. Musical groups and performers representing Newton’s Future entertained an overflow crowd throughout the afternoon.
