Crystal Lake Cyanobacteria Closure Has Ended

Crystal Lake was closed on August 6th to all uses, including swimming, wading, boating, and fishing, due to an outbreak of dangerous cyanobacteria. Read the city’s announcement of the closing

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West Nile Virus Risk Level Raised to “High” in Newton

As of August 12, 2025, the risk level for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been elevated to “high” in Newton, Brookline, and Boston.   State health officials announce West Nile

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Upper Falls Greenway Splash Park is Open

As part of the Northland Newton development in Newton Upper Falls, the developer has built a community park adjacent to the Upper Falls Greenway.  The park, managed by the Newton

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Mending a Gap in the Riverside Greenway

The Riverside Greenway is a planned walking route connecting Auburndale Park at Commonwealth Avenue to the Lower Falls Pedestrian Bridge over the Charles River.  The Greenway is a link in

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