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🌱 Patch AM: How to lead a spring 2027 tree-planting team on your block

Also, don't miss MAA Open House on the Newton Patch calendar

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What's up Newton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to lead a spring 2027 tree-planting team on your block
  • What Newton residents learned about fixing democracy from Danielle Allen
  • How one Newton family honored city leaders with Indian traditions

Also on today's calendar: MAA Open House and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Increasing amounts of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newton Tree Conservancy: Spring Community Tree Planting (figcitynews.com) — Newton residents can already sign up through December 13 to organize neighborhood teams for the Newton Tree Conservancy's 2027 Spring Community Tree Planting, scheduled for May 1, 2027. If you can recruit at least five nearby households and identify eight or more suitable street-tree spots, you can lead a planting group and help bring new shade and greenery to your block.
   

• Harvard professor, civics champion Danielle Allen wants to make democracy work again (newtonbeacon.org) — A recent Newton Beacon event at the Allen Center in West Newton brought Harvard professor Danielle Allen together with local residents and student journalists to discuss how communities can strengthen democracy. Newton attendees explored ideas like better civics education, more transparent journalism, and housing affordability, while local high school reporters reflected on their role in combating misinformation and encouraging civic engagement.
   

• Indian Tradition Meets Civic Appreciation as Kapasi Family Celebrates 50 Years in Newton and Honors City Leaders (indianewengland.com) — A Newton couple, Drs. Chander and Onaly Kapasi, recently marked 50 years in their Newton home by honoring current and former city leaders with traditional Indian turbans and shawls. Their celebration blended Indian customs with gratitude for mayors, councilors, and community figures, highlighting how cultural traditions can strengthen connections and inclusion across Newton's diverse community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: cat found!
    Thank you everyone! My friend's cat is missing! Please keep a look out! (Nextdoor Newton Highlands South)
  • JCC Greater Boston posted a job opening for Advocate Camp Counselor for children w/disabilities, JCC Sports Camp, Summer in Newton. Apply here.
  • Materion Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift in Newton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Watertown

  • Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:EYPT) vs. Harrow (NASDAQ:HROW) Critical Comparison (defenseworld.net)
  • Critical Analysis: Scilex (NASDAQ:SCLX) and Enanta Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ENTA) (defenseworld.net)
  • Healthcare API Market To 2035: Regulatory Push for Data Exchange Supports Growth (indexbox.io)

Waltham

  • The Waltham Times marks second anniversary (walthamtimes.org)
  • Interaction differences between selected sweet-fragrant aroma compounds and different salivary proteins: Effects of molecular structure (nih.gov)

Ok Newton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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