First look at 292-unit Washington St. complex

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Renderings reveal public spaces for Newton Crossing project

Developer Garden Communities released renderings Sept. 16 offering a first look at the apartments, amenities and public spaces planned for Newton Crossing, the mixed-use project at 1165 Washington Street about half a mile from the West Newton commuter rail station. When complete, the development will hold 292 rental apartments and roughly 8,000 square feet of retail across three buildings, with studio through three-bedroom floor plans. The developer says leasing is now expected to begin this fall.

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Historic Newton book club discusses Revolutionary War history tonight

Historic Newton's History Book Club meets via Zoom Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Rick Atkinson's 'The Fate of the Day'; the free program is open to all.

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Upper Falls Area Council reviews path and forest plans tonight

The Newton Upper Falls Area Council holds a hybrid meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at Emerson Community Center to discuss walking-path updates and a proposed Miyawaki forest.

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School Committee Policy Sub-Committee meets today

Newton's School Committee Policy Sub-Committee meets in open session Thursday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. at the Education Center to review proposed policies for the school year.

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Newton Art Association holds annual awards tonight

The Newton Art Association's Annual Awards Presentation runs Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Newton Free Library.

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Songs and Stories concert plays Cooper Center tonight

Richard 'RZ' Zielinski shares stories behind familiar songs and performs them live Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Cooper Center for Active Living; admission is free with limited seating.

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West Newton Cinema screens The Godfather tonight

Ty Burr's Movie Club screens The Godfather Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6-9 p.m. at West Newton Cinema; tickets are $20.

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Seated Zumba Gold class meets online this morning

Temple Emanuel's Seated Zumba Gold class runs online Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10-11 a.m.; the free program is open to all with no RSVP required.

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Newton Free Library hosts morning storytime

'Make Way for Storytime' runs Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Newton Free Library for young children and caregivers.

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Library offers second storytime session Thursday

A second 'Make Way for Storytime' session for children ages 0-5 and caregivers runs Thursday, Sept. 17, from 11-11:30 a.m. in the library's Children's Program Room.

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Library offers English conversation help session today

The Newton Free Library's ELL program hosts 'Asking for Help in Everyday Life' Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10-11:30 a.m.

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Nature Explorers STEAM program for preschoolers today

Nature Explorers offers STEAM activities for children ages 3-5 Thursday, Sept. 17, from 4-4:45 p.m. at the Newton Free Library.

Newton Free Library

Library hosts Libby skills workshop this afternoon

The Newton Free Library presents 'Libby: Beyond the Basics' Thursday, Sept. 17, from 2-3 p.m. to help patrons use the digital reading app.

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Newton at Home book group discusses The Correspondent today

Newton at Home's Book Group #1 discusses Virginia Evans' 'The Correspondent' Thursday, Sept. 17, from 3:30-5 p.m.; the free meeting is for members and volunteers.

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