Newton Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Traffic Council eyes accessible parking, Ellis limits

From Newton News

• Traffic Council eyes accessible parking, Ellis limits Newton's Traffic Council took up a Hollis Street accessible parking request that the Commission on Disability, for the first time, declined to weigh in on, alongside a continued Newton Centre pilot plaza review and new parking restrictions on Arapahoe and Ellis roads.Newton News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 8:30 a.m.: Temple Emanuel holds Talmud class Saturday Temple Emanuel's Talmud class with clergy meets Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8:30 a.m.Temple Emanuel
• 9:00 a.m.: BCEC Newton offers ESL, citizenship classes BCEC Newton holds Chinatown Community English classes covering ESL and citizenship Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 a.m.BCEC Newton
• 12:30 p.m.: Temple Emanuel hosts Limmud Lounge Saturday Temple Emanuel's Limmud Lounge with Rabbinic Intern Ashley Pratt meets Saturday, Oct. 31, at 12:30 p.m.Temple Emanuel
• 8:00 p.m.: American Legion holds Boo Bash Saturday American Legion Nonantum Post 440 hosts its Boo Bash 2026 Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m.American Legion Nonantum Post 440
• Riverside Park updates highlighted Saturday Newton's community calendar highlights what's new at Riverside Park for Saturday, Oct. 31.Fig City News

Yesterday in Newton (Fri, Oct 30)

• Acumen's Alzheimer's drug fails mid-stage trial goals Newton-based biotech Acumen Pharmaceuticals saw its stock fall after a mid-stage trial of its Alzheimer's drug candidate missed key secondary efficacy endpoints, according to TradingView.TradingView
• Newton marks Halloween with costumes and candy Newton Patch reports the town celebrated Halloween with costumes, candy and neighborhood festivities, highlighting community turnout for trick-or-treating and related weekend activities.Newton Patch

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1: Boston Bolts hold boys academy league Boston Bolts hosts its National Academy League event for boys Sunday, Nov. 1, per Newton's community calendar.Boston Bolts
• Sun, Nov 1, 9:15 a.m.: BCEC Newton holds KidZ Time Sunday BCEC Newton's KidZ Time program for children meets Sunday, Nov. 1, at 9:15 a.m.BCEC Newton
• Sun, Nov 1, 9:15 a.m.: Newton TIOB youth group meets Sunday BCEC Newton's Newton TIOB youth group holds its Sunday morning session Nov. 1 at 9:15 a.m.BCEC Newton
• Sun, Nov 1, 10:00 a.m.: Temple Emanuel holds Torah Fund brunch Temple Emanuel hosts its Torah Fund Brunch Sunday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m.Temple Emanuel
• Sun, Nov 1, 11:00 a.m.: Temple Emanuel offers Knucklebones sports program Temple Emanuel's Sports with Knucklebones program meets Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m.Temple Emanuel
• Sun, Nov 1, 12:00 p.m.: Temple Emanuel students visit Hebrew Senior Life Temple Emanuel's middle schoolers take a field trip to Hebrew Senior Life Sunday, Nov. 1, at noon.Temple Emanuel
• Sun, Nov 1, 12:15 p.m.: BCEC Newton holds Sunday lunch BCEC Newton hosts its Newton Sunday Lunch gathering Nov. 1 at 12:15 p.m.BCEC Newton
• Sun, Nov 1, 12:45 p.m.: BCEC Newton's college ministry meets Sunday BCEC Newton's Newton Campus College Ministry meets Sunday, Nov. 1, at 12:45 p.m.BCEC Newton
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Planning board meets virtually Monday Newton's Planning and Development Board holds a virtual meeting Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m.City of Newton
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:45 p.m.: City Council meets Monday night The Newton City Council meets Monday, Nov. 2, at 7:45 p.m.City of Newton
• Tue, Nov 3: Schools closed for Election Day Newton Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the state Election Day as voters head to the polls across the city.Newton Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3, 11:00 a.m.: Election Day kids crafts at Durant-Kenrick House Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds hosts an Election Day kids crafts program Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. for Newton families.City of Newton
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Public safety committee meets Wednesday The City Council's Public Safety and Transportation Committee meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m.City of Newton
• Wed, Nov 4: Library hosts ukulele play-along Wednesday Newton Free Library hosts a ukulele play-along with Julie Stepanek Murray on Wednesday, Nov. 4.Newton Free Library
• Wed, Nov 4: Boston Jewish Film Festival screens Wednesday JCC Greater Boston presents a screening in the Boston Jewish Film Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 4.JCC Greater Boston
• Wed, Nov 4: Trivia Night set for Wednesday A Trivia Night event is scheduled in Newton on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to the town's community calendar.Fig City News
• Wed, Nov 4: Community education hosts pickleball tournament Newton Community Education holds a pickleball tournament Wednesday, Nov. 4, open to residents.Newton Community Education
• Wed, Nov 4: Older adult program covers social media safety Newton Older Adult Services offers a program on social media and grandchildren Wednesday, Nov. 4.Newton Older Adult Services
• Wed, Nov 4: Older adult fitness class meets Wednesday Newton Older Adult Services' Fit for Life class meets Wednesday, Nov. 4.Newton Older Adult Services
• Wed, Nov 4, 12:00 p.m.: Green Newton workshop plans electric road trips Green Newton hosts a noon workshop Wednesday, Nov. 4, on using online tools to plan an electric vehicle road trip.Green Newton

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