Feature Articles
City Council Votes to Save Webster Woods
On December 2nd, the Newton City Council voted unanimously to approve Mayor Fuller’s plan to use Community Preservation Act funds for an eminent domain taking of 17 acres of undeveloped land in Webster Woods that Boston College purchased in 2016.
Newton is Seeking a CPC Program Manager
Alice Ingerson is retiring from her job as Manager of the Newton Community Preservation Program.
This is an extremely important position.
Hillside Restoration in Norumbega Park
River Path leads down the hill to the Charles River from the Islington Road entrance of Norumbega Park.
Conservation News
Please Renew Your Conservators Membership
Our annual membership renewal letter is going out to members and friends this week. The letter, from Conservators President Ted Kuklinski, summarizes our accomplishments over the past year.
As 2019 draws to a close,
2020 Winter Newsletter
In this issue:
- A Letter from Edwin S. Webster
- A Ramble in Webster Woods
- President’s Message Winter 2020
Recent Photos
Some photos added to the website in 2019…
(click any photo to open a slide show)
A Letter from Edwin Webster
Editor’s note: Conservators director Dan Brody recently received this letter under mysterious circumstances. While we have verified the facts stated in the letter, we cannot vouch for the letter’s opinions or its authenticity.
Daniel Segrè
Daniel Segrè is Professor of Bioinformatics at Boston University.
All images are Copyright © 2019, Daniel Segrè.
Click on any image to open a slide show.
Photos of Webster Woods by John Chadis
John Chadis is a Newton photographer and printer. The Webster Woods have been a part of our family life for close to forty years. Our children grew up walking and wandering these woods through all seasons.
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Newton Conservators Publications
Newsletters
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Trail Guide Book
A 70-page guide containing detailed trail maps and other information about 34 parks and conservation areas in Newton.
E-Bulletins
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Almanac
Spend 12 months getting to know Newton's parks and conservation areas with your copy of the Newton Conservators Almanac.