Newton Morning Brief, Nov. 4: No school as Newton heads to the polls

From Newton News

• Veterans Day ceremony planned for Nov. 11 at Legion post Newton will mark Veterans Day with a donation drive and ceremony at American Legion Post 440 featuring the mayor and military speakers, raising the question of how the city balances tribute with turnout.Newton News

Happening Wed, Nov 4

• 6:30 PM: Public Safety and Transportation Committee meets The City Council's Public Safety and Transportation Committee holds its regular meeting Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m.City of Newton
• 7:00 PM: Programs and Services Committee meets The City Council's Programs and Services Committee convenes Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.City of Newton
• 7:00 PM: Public Facilities Committee meets The City Council's Public Facilities Committee holds its regular session Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.City of Newton
• Newton Community Education hosts pickleball tournament Newton Community Education runs a pickleball tournament Nov. 4 for local residents.Fig City Community Calendar
• Library hosts ukulele play-along with Julie Stepanek Murray Newton Free Library hosts a ukulele play-along session with Julie Stepanek Murray on Nov. 4.Fig City Community Calendar
• Older Adult Services hosts social media talk for grandparents Newton Older Adult Services offers a session on social media and grandchildren Nov. 4 for residents.Fig City Community Calendar

Yesterday in Newton (Tue, Nov 3)

• No school in Newton for Election Day Newton Public Schools are closed Nov. 3 for Election Day, while city offices remain open, according to the district calendar.Newton Public Schools
• Council weighs ban on crypto ATMs Newton City Council is considering joining other Massachusetts communities in banning cryptocurrency ATMs in the city, according to ATM Marketplace.ATM Marketplace
• Patch previews Newton's push on gas pipes, electrification A Patch AM newsletter item previews reporting on how Newton is pressing utilities on gas pipeline replacement and electrification efforts, without detailing specific proposals.Newton Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Nov 5, 9:00 AM: WestMetro HOME Consortium meets virtually The WestMetro HOME Consortium holds a virtual meeting Nov. 5 at 9 a.m.City of Newton
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM: Farm Commission meets virtually Newton's Farm Commission holds a virtual meeting Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.City of Newton
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:30 PM: Newtonville Historic District Commission meets virtually The Newtonville Historic District Commission convenes virtually Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m.City of Newton
• Thu, Nov 5, 9:00 AM: Older Adults Resource Fair at Newton at Home Newton at Home hosts an Older Adults Resource Fair Nov. 5 for residents seeking services.Fig City Community Calendar
• Thu, Nov 5: Older Adult Services hosts Trench Coats concert Newton Older Adult Services presents a concert by the Trench Coats on Nov. 5.Fig City Community Calendar
• Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM: Free weekend at Durant-Kenrick House museum Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds offers a free weekend admission starting Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.City of Newton
• Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 PM: Green Newton hosts pumpkin smash event Green Newton holds 'Green Your Halloween at Newton's Pumpkin Smash' on Nov. 7 at 1 p.m.Green Newton
• Sat, Nov 7, 12:30 PM: Newton Watercolor Society holds annual meeting The Newton Watercolor Society holds its annual meeting Nov. 7 at 12:30 p.m.Newton Watercolor Society
• Sun, Nov 8: Diwali recognized Sunday in Newton schools Newton Public Schools recognize Diwali on Sunday, Nov. 8, according to the district calendar.Newton Public Schools
• Sun, Nov 8, 10:00 AM: Free weekend continues at Jackson Homestead The Jackson Homestead and Museum offers free admission Nov. 8 starting at 10 a.m.City of Newton
• Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 PM: Commission on Disability holds monthly meeting Newton's Commission on Disability meets Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. for its regular monthly session.City of Newton
• Mon, Nov 9, 7:00 PM: Finance Committee meets The City Council's Finance Committee holds its regular meeting Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.City of Newton
• Mon, Nov 9, 7:00 PM: Zoning and Planning Committee meets The City Council's Zoning and Planning Committee convenes Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.City of Newton
• Mon, Nov 9, 7:45 PM: Council sets docket deadline The City Council's docket deadline for new items falls Nov. 9 at 7:45 p.m.City of Newton

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