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Setti Warren Plaza dedication at Village Day

September 20, 2026

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Newton to dedicate Setti Warren Plaza during Village Day

The city will name the public gathering space along Bram Way, by 28 Austin Street in the heart of Newtonville, the Setti Warren Plaza in honor of the late mayor. The dedication is set for 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, during Newtonville Village Day festivities. Organizers note the site sits in the neighborhood where Warren grew up and was created through a development he championed.

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FUUSN hosts Community Expo showcasing its groups Sunday

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton showcases its social action, religious exploration, music, and affinity groups at a Community Expo Sunday, Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at 1326 Washington St.

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton

Friends of the Poor Walk to benefit Newton aid Sunday

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul holds its Friends of the Poor Walk and silent auction Sunday, Sept. 20, 1–3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart MacKenzie Center, with a 1.5-mile walk around Crystal Lake benefiting people in need in Newton.

Sacred Heart & Our Lady's Collaborative

Housing supper to focus on disability-inclusive housing

Families of young adults with disabilities meet at FUUSN Sunday, Sept. 20, 6–8 p.m. to share a meal, discuss future housing options, and exchange resources.

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton

Temple Reyim schedules Erev Yom Kippur services Sunday

Temple Reyim holds Erev Yom Kippur services at 1860 Washington St. Sunday, Sept. 20, with Mincha at 6 p.m., Kol Nidrei at 6:15 p.m., a sermon at 6:45 p.m., and Maariv at 7:15 p.m., in person and livestreamed.

Temple Reyim

Car crashes into Brae Burn pro shop, injuring three

A car crashed into the pro shop at Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton Saturday, Sept. 19, sending the driver and two employees to the hospital with minor injuries; police said a wall was damaged and the crash does not appear criminal.

NBC Boston

Children's table tennis lesson series continues Sunday

Newton Table Tennis Center's four-week children's group lesson continues Sunday, Sept. 20, noon–1 p.m. at 69 Tyler Terrace, focusing on fundamentals, footwork, and game knowledge.

Newton Table Tennis Center

Boston Catholic Women Preach Slam set for Newton

FutureChurch hosts a Boston Preaching Slam Sunday, Sept. 20, 3–6 p.m. at St. Joseph Spiritual Ministries Center, featuring four Catholic women preachers, prayer, music, and fellowship.

FutureChurch

Hummingbird Books hosts Sunday storytime

Elifgül Büyükoral reads her picture book "Ege and Ávra" at Hummingbird Books in Chestnut Hill Sunday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m.; no RSVP required.

Hummingbird Books

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