Chamber News
An in-depth demographic study of how the four proposed large developments would impact the Newton Public Schools shows that the new housing (1,775 units) would create only a small amount of new enrollment. The study forecast only 83 additional students district-wide over the next decade. By Mayor Ruthanne...
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25th annual Spring Seasonings returns April 8 By Katherine Herer March 20 may mark the vernal equinox. But April 8 is the date that should be circled on your calendar as the start of spring. It’s the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber’s 25th annual Spring Seasonings: A Taste...
If you, your employees or customers depend on the bus system, we urge you to pay attention to these proposals The MBTA is considering a number of changes to bus routes system-wide, including to routes connecting Newton, Needham, Watertown and Dedham. Some of the T's Better Bus plan will be...
The chamber is sad to report the passing of our friend, Marshall Sloane, the founder and chairman of Century Bank. ...
West Newton has long been looked at as an on-ramp to the Mass Pike, with four lanes of car traffic snaking through the village, as well as poorly coordinated traffic lights that often result in backed up traffic and a dangerous experience for pedestrians. But a multi-year project...
Four new directors will be joining the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber’s Board of Director in early 2019. Dan Brent’s 3-year term began in January; Kathryn Ellis, Jack Fucci and Tali Golan will start their terms effective March 1. Dan Brent is vice president of Finance and Operations ...
By Michael B. Alexander Media here in New England and across the country continue to shine a light on the wide range of challenges facing small, private higher education institutions. Close to home we have also witnessed the devastating impact of recent college closings. Yet despite some...
The parking lot of the former Arsenal Mall in Watertown has been turned into a construction site, but by the end of the year the first new tenants will begin opening for business. The Wilder Cos., which manages the retail space at Arsenal...
The second round of funding aims to grow the district beyond its initial origins The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber has begun fundraising for phase two of the N-Squared Innovation District initiative. The previous fundraiser reached its goal of $345,000, exceeding its goal of $325,000. With this project the Chamber...
Photo: Newton South High School Newton Public Schools will have no difficulty accommodating an influx of students even if four proposed or pending mixed-use developments are approved by the City Council, a new city-funded study shows. ...
By John Rufo Currently on the town’s docket of issues are three very different zoning amendment proposals that, if approved by Town Meeting this spring, stand to shape a newly diverse range of residential types and placemaking strategies in different ways. Through three newly proposed...
Life science companies are increasingly choosing Watertown, with dozens of biotech companies already in town and new space being developed to make way for more. By Charlie Breitrose Life science companies are increasingly choosing Watertown, with dozens of biotech companies already in town and new...
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Newton-Needham Regional Chamber
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Newton, MA 02464
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