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Cyanobacteria advisories lifted for Charles River in Newton and Boston
On August 25, 2026, the cyanobacteria advisory for the Charles River adjacent to Nahanton Park, Cutler Park, and Millennium Park was lifted. On September 22nd, the advisory for the portion of the
Update: West Nile Virus Risk Raised to HIGH in Newton
On August 24th, the risk of West Nile Virus in Newton was raised to HIGH by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) . For more information, see Mayor Laredo’s
New Edition of Conservators Trail Guide
The all-new, 2026 edition of the Newton Conservators Trail Guide has been published. This updated and redesigned guidebook to trails in Newton and vicinity has these features: • 62 pages
Decorating? Avoid These!
Don’t be tempted to use vines with bright berries unless you know what the plants are. Two invasive plants in Newton are especially problematic because birds spread their seeds: Asiatic
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
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