Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Quiz Show, Thanksgiving Football: Newton's Mid-Week Review

Calling All Newton Small Businesses: Tell Us Your StorySmall Business Saturday is Nov. 28. Support the small businesses that make Newton great.

Newton South Takes On Algonquin in Thanksgiving Game: 2015 All Mass. High School Football Schedules And ScoresAll the high school football schedules and scores from all over Massachusetts.

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Babson College Joins Newton Needham Chamber

Babson College is the newest addition to the Chamber’s growing membership.

The Most Fires Happen on Thanksgiving: Avoid It

Thanksgiving is the single day with the most house fires. Here’s a list of tips to avoid that catastrophe.

CAN-DO To Participate in #GivingTuesday Event

Held on December 1st, Giving Tuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back, and CAN-DO will be participating.

Rotary Club of Newton

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Newton Needham Chamber Welcomes New Member

Raymond Mascola, of Targeting Sales Growth, is the newest addition to the Chamber’s growing membership.

Gruesome Murder, Trooper Struck, Pedestrian Killed, and More: Nearby News

Plus, the Patriots honor a local teen killed in Israel during a national TV broadcast, and a reportedly drunk woman boards a school bus.

Traffic Nightmare at Wellesley-Newton Line: Crash Causes 6-Hour Delay

A box truck and a car crashed on Route 128, causing severe delays in Wellesley and beyond.

Restaurants That Are Open on Thanksgiving

Don’t want to cook this year? There are several restaurants that are open (and some serving turkey!) in the area. Add your suggestions.

Sunday Jazz Replacement at Newton Free Library

SangOuk Jung, acoustic bass, and Yonghyun Lee, piano, will perform Jazz for a Sunday Afternoon.

What’s Open, Closed on Thanksgiving in Newton

Also, see what town offices are also closed on Black Friday, Nov. 27.

Babysitter Held After Kidnapping, Robber Armed With Syring, and More: Nearby News

Plus, dozens of animals sadly perish in an overnight animal shelter fire, and watch Tom Brady spend some quality time at home with his pup.

These Houses Sold (And for This Much) in Newton

Take a look at what sold recently in Newton real estate.

Newton Chef Hosts Benefit for Boston Children’s Hospital

Chef and restaurateur is hosting a holiday fundraiser for benefit Boston Children’s Hospital.

Newton North Masters the Quiz

The high school team is one of 16 to advance to the next round of WGBH’s High School Quiz Show.

Newton Free Library Holds Movie Screening

The Newton Library will be screening Jurassic World on Monday, November 23rd, starting at 6:30 PM.

Why Are Flags at Half-Staff on Monday?

Gov. Charlie Baker has ordered all U.S. and Commonwealth flags be at half-staff on state buildings Monday.

New Chief, Leafblower Thief, Restaurant Grades, More: The Week in Newton

Plus, jobs, real estate, police logs, arrests. A look back at a busy week on Newton Patch.

Did You Know the Rival Teams Feast Together?

Every year, before the big Thanksgiving day matchup, the two teams dine together.

Help an Older Newton Resident: Be a Winter Buddy

Can you help out your neighbors this winter, or do you need help? The Winter Buddies Program is starting on Dec. 1.

Beat the Doorstep Thieves: Local Police Dept. Offers Tips

A local police department is offering a list of important tips to make sure your deliveries aren’t ripped off.

The Latest and Greatest Jobs Near Newton

BJ’s, Avalon Bay, the Needham Public Schools, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Nigel Frank International are among the many companies hiring.

Toddler Kidnapped, 3rd Grade Knife Threat, Neighborhood Manhunt, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, a woman is arrested after trying to open an exit door mid-flight, and a ‘Pastafarian’ wears a spaghetti strainer in her license photo.

Newton Plans Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Join together with the community for the annual event.