Mini horse must leave by Oct. 19; owner plans suit

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Newton Upholds Denial of Miniature Horse Permit; Owner Plans to Sue

City health officials on Monday denied Judy Hinchey's appeal to keep Clover, her 28.5-inch, 165-pound miniature horse, at her Auburndale home and ordered the animal removed by Oct. 19. Public health director Lisa Heyer ruled that a miniature horse is a breed of horse and therefore a 'Large Animal' under city regulations, which require manure to be stored 100 feet from lot lines. Neighbors had complained about manure odor, and Hinchey, who argues Clover should not be treated like a full-size horse, says she plans to sue the city.

The Boston Globe

NewCity Church Starts 'UnClobber' Book Series Tonight

NewCity Church opens a multi-week reading and discussion series on Colby Martin's book 'UnClobber' tonight, Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinner is provided.

Newton Beacon

Welcome Home Marks 10 Years of Furnishing Homes for Families in Need

On September 30, co-founders Julie Plaut Mahoney and Mindy Preckler joined volunteers and local officials at the West Newton facility to celebrate the organization's 10th anniversary.

Newton Beacon

Green Newton Honors Environmental Leaders Tonight

Green Newton's Environmental Leadership Celebration runs 6:30 to 9 p.m. tonight at Hibernian Hall, 151 Watertown St. Honorees include the Newton Energy Commission and Kay Masterson, and the Louise Bruyn Environmental Leadership Awards are presented.

Green Newton

Designer Selection Committee Interviews Newton South Architects Tonight

The Designer Selection Committee meets on Zoom at 6 p.m. tonight to interview three shortlisted firms and rank proposals for the Newton South High School design project.

City of Newton, MA

Newton Highlands Area Council Meets Tonight

The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council meets at 7 p.m. tonight at the Brigham House and virtually. Agenda items include area development projects and community business.

City of Newton, MA

GreySheeters Anonymous Starts Weekly Recovery Meetings in West Newton

GreySheeters Anonymous launches a weekly peer-led food addiction recovery meeting today from noon to 1 p.m. at the Scandinavian Cultural Center and Library.

Fig City News

Flu Shots Available at Cooper Center This Morning

Newton Health and Human Services offers flu shots from 9 a.m. to noon today at Cooper Center, 345 Walnut St. The clinic is intended for seniors but open to anyone over 18; walk-ins are welcome and appointments are preferred.

City of Newton, MA

Newton Conservators Invasive-Plant Pull at Oak Hill Today

Volunteers can help remove invasive plants on the Oak Hill river trails from 9:30 a.m. to noon today. Meet at the end of Sawmill Brook Parkway in Oak Hill Park; rain cancels.

Newton Conservators

Welcome to Newton Hosts Virtual Newcomer Gathering This Morning

The Welcome to Newton program meets on Zoom from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. today. It introduces a guide to city services, schools, business resources and community information, and offers a chance to meet neighbors.

OurNewton.org

Boston College Stages 'An Enemy of the People' Tonight

Boston College's production of Henrik Ibsen's 'An Enemy of the People' is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight at Robsham Theater Arts Center in Chestnut Hill.

Boston College

Temple Emanuel Hosts Scotch Tasting and Dinner in the Sukkah Tonight

Temple Emanuel Brotherhood's 6th Annual Mystery Scotch in the Sukkah runs 7 to 10 p.m. tonight at 385 Ward St., with a blind Scotch tasting and dinner.

Temple Emanuel

OktoBEEfest Boston Brings Seabee Gathering to West Newton Tonight

The Navy Seabee Foundation gathers from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at Paddy's Public House, 95 Elm St. The evening supports the foundation and welcomes Seabees, friends and supporters.

Navy Seabee Foundation

ABBA Bingo Brings Music and Dancing to West Newton Tonight

The Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library hosts ABBA music bingo from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at 206 Waltham St., with dancing, prizes and refreshments for purchase.

Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library