Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 4

The Board of Aldermen meet, the farmers' market is open and school is back in session!

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 3

City hall buildings, post offices and schools will be closed today for the Labor Day holiday.

More than 30 Newton, Chestnut Hill Residents to Participate in Annual Jimmy Fund Walk

The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, which passes through Newton, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 2

Free museum admission and a chance to cool off at Gath Pool.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 1

Free admission to the Jackson Homestead, BC's first home football game of the season and a drop-in cooking class for kids.

Committee Sets Groundbreaking Date for Newton 9/11 Memorial

The memorial will honor eight people Newton lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 31

Last day for the skate park, a movie at the senior center and a grand opening for the new Mount Ida field/stadium.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 30

Auditions, elementary school open houses and the Newton Historical Commission meets.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 29

A blood drive, an author event and the first day of school for Newton teachers.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 28

A free concert, the anniversary of Irene and a chance for Newton South students to work out their schedules.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 27

A "rich kid" event with an author, a bike ride and the first day of classes for some local college students.

VIDEO: Aly Raisman Rally and Parade in Needham

Aly Raisman, Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalist, had a grand welcoming back to her home town in Needham today, Sunday, Aug. 26.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 26

A walk with Historic Newton, dog training and another rally for Aly Raisman.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 25

A free concert, a chance to cool off and local yard sales.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 24

Concerts, films and the farmers' market.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 23

A meeting to discuss the old Parks & Recreation building, an author event and sports team practices kick off.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 22

A book club event, ongoing auditions and a discussion about the use of the Health Department building at 1294 Centre St.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 21

Historical Commission meets, the Newton Farmers' Market is open and news on NewTV.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 20

A blood pressure clinic, a bike ride and a discussion with the senior center director.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 19

A country music concert, local open houses and Boston Restaurant Week starts.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 18

A chance to recycle electronics, new swimming times at Gath Pool and a Hunger Games movie screening.

Newton Residents Start Fund to Fight Brain Cancer, Benefit Research

A golf tournament will be held Monday, Aug. 20 to benefit the Angela and Patrick Palmer Research Fund for Brain Cancer. Slots are still available for those looking to participate.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 17

A chance to recycle electronics, a free concert and movie, and the last day to vote in Newton Patch's Readers' Choice contest.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 16

A tower bell concert, Zoning and Planning Committee meets and a Rally for Aly.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 15

A bookclub meeting, a teen craft event at the library and a screening of a French comedy.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 14

An art discussion, local baseball and public hearings for a few local restaurants looking to expand seating.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 13

The Board of Aldermen meets, a local bike ride and the School Committee gathers to evaluate the superintendent.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 12

A reception for a photo exhibit, a walk with Historic Newton and some local open houses.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 11

Tax-free shopping, local theatre and a championship swim meet.

Help Newton Students with 'Backpacks to Share' Program

While you're doing your back-to-school shopping this summer, consider to "buy two, share one."

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 10

The Friday Farmers' Market, a free concert and movie and local theatre.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 9

An art reception, some local softball and a chance to win a seat at a local supper club.

AG Seeks to Fine Nstar for Failed Irene, 'Snotober' Responses

Some Newton customers were without power for days following these weather events in 2011. Does a potential $9.7 million fine for Nstar ease the pain?

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 8

A blood drive, a landscape tour and a fun, family concert.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 7

Local softball, a picnic at Hemlock Gorge and a Newton Olympian competes.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 6

Baseball semifinals, a Newton Olympian competes and more discussion on the Recreation and Open Space Plan.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 4

A championship meet, free museum admission and a check is presented to the Newton Tree Conservancy.

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 3

A free movie and concert, the farmers' market will set up at Post 440 and the latest production from the Newton Country Players.

Committee, City Sign Agreement for 9/11 Memorial Construction

The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee is hoping for a groundbreaking of Sept. 11, 2012.

Where Do Drivers Speed Most in Newton?

Let's see if there's a consensus -- tell us in the comments below!