Newtonville station to stay open for most of work

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Newtonville rail station to stay open through most of renovation

Mayor Marc Laredo announced Thursday that the Newtonville commuter rail station will remain open during most of its renovation, after MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng called him with a revised plan. Instead of a 28-month shutdown from November through spring 2029, the station would close for three months starting next summer and two months in spring 2029. The change follows months of pushback and an organized campaign by residents and business owners; Charles River Regional Chamber President Greg Reibman called it a win for local businesses.

Newton Beacon

Studio HPDC hosts annual fundraiser tonight

Studio for High Performance Design and Construction holds its annual fundraiser Friday, Sept. 18, from 5-7 p.m. at 151R Adams Street, supporting education in net-zero and Passive House building practices.

Studio for High Performance Design and Construction

Newton Monarch Festival returns to Wellington Park Saturday

The free community festival runs Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9-11:30 a.m. at Wellington Park in West Newton, with live monarch butterfly encounters, garden tours, a milkweed exchange, and kids' nature activities.

Newton Conservators

Traffic Council to review school-area parking changes Sept. 24

Newton's Traffic Council meets Thursday, Sept. 24, hybrid at City Hall and via Zoom, to consider parking changes near Newton South High School and Bigelow Middle School.

The Newton Record

Winter parking-ban hearing continues Sept. 23

Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee resumes its winter parking-ban hearing Sept. 23, after Sept. 9 testimony favored repeal, a shorter season, or targeted exemptions.

The Newton Record

Free watercolor trial class for kids Friday

Sunflower Fine Art Academy offers a free Watercolor Wonder trial class for children Friday, Sept. 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 437 Cherry Street.

OurNewton.org

Boston Arabic Music Ensemble plays library Friday night

The Boston Arabic Music Ensemble performs at Newton Free Library Friday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., featuring music from Southwest Asia and North Africa with a focus on Lebanon.

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Over 60s walking group meets at Hammond Pond Friday

The Over 60s Walking Group meets Friday, Sept. 18, from 10-11 a.m. at Hammond Pond Reservation and Webster Woods, starting from the lot behind Chestnut Hill Shopping Center.

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton

FUUSN offers free Parents' Night Out childcare Friday

FUUSN provides free childcare for children six months through fifth grade Friday, Sept. 18, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.; registration required.

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton

JCC launches free Schvitz conditioning series Friday

JCC Greater Boston begins a free four-week strength and conditioning series Friday, Sept. 18, from 12:15-1 p.m. at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC, building fitness for the Oct. 18 Schvitz for Scholarship 5K.

JCC Greater Boston

Free e-waste recycling at Saturday's farmers market

EverTech Electronics Recycling collects electronics for recycling Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Newton Farmers Market, 352 Lowell Avenue; data destruction and TVs carry fees.

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Scandinavian Center hosts Runes 101 workshop Saturday

The Scandinavian Cultural Center hosts a daylong Runes 101 workshop on Norse symbols, history, and divination Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 206 Waltham Street.

OurNewton.org

Newtonville Village Day set for Sunday

Newtonville Area Council holds its free Village Day celebration Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Walnut Street, with food, music, art, vendors, and train rides.

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Newton Theatre Company opens 'Parade' Sept. 24

Newton Theatre Company opens its production of the Tony-winning musical 'Parade' Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. at DiMauro Hall in St. John's Episcopal Church, running through Oct. 10.

Newton Beacon