The three-floor Newton Free Library offers an extensive collection of both print and non-print material including books, music scores, magazines, newspapers, audio CDs and movies. It is a popular place for locals to not only relax with a book, but also to study and work using the wireless Internet access and computer lab, which offers printing services.
Aside from Internet and computer access, library patrons can also use individual study rooms and study desks as well as larger meeting rooms.
Art exhibits are located throughout the library and a gallery on the main floor features monthly collections by regional artists.
The Newton Free Library is a one-mile walk from the Newton Center and Newton Highlands MBTA stops (green line, D branch) as well as the Newtonville MBTA Commuter Rail station (purple line, Framingham/Worcester line). The #59 bus also stops nearby at the corner of Homer Street and Walnut Street.
From carrying birth certificates to business certificates and dog licenses to marriage licenses, the office of City Clerk David A. Olson is a central location for many resident records and information. Located on the first floor of City Hall, the clerk keeps track of public information for Newton boards, commissions and residents. Appeals from the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are also kept in this office.
Newton City Hall is barely more than a mile from the Newton Centre MBTA stop (Green Line, D Branch) and the Newtonville Commuter Rail station (Purple Line, Framingham/Worcester Line). The #59 MBTA bus also stops nearby at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Commonwealth Avenue.
Located in Newton Centre, Newton City Hall is home to many public offices as well as a meeting location for Newton's boards and commissions, including the 24-member Board of Aldermen.
The city clerk, assessor, comptroller and election commission are located in City Hall, as are the offices of engineering, inspectional services, public works and veterans' services. The office of Mayor Setti D. Warren is on the second floor of the historic building.
Built in 1932, Newton City Hall is also the home of the city's war memorial. Plaques, uniforms, flags, documents and other memorabilia can be found on display on the first floor of the building.
City Hall Pond sits just in front of the building, which includes a small walking area and benches.
Newton City Hall is just over a mile from the Newton Centre MBTA stop (green line, d branch) and the Newtonville Commuter Rail station (purple line, Framingham/Worcester line). The #59 MBTA bus also stops nearby at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Commonwealth Ave.
Located on the second floor of Newton City Hall, the office of the mayor serves as both a leadership point as well as a connective tool between the residents of Newton and its city officials. The mayor works with both the Board of Alderman and also serves as a member of the School Committee. Mayor Setti D. Warren, a Newton native, was elected in Nov. 2009. He has held public service positions on the state and federal level, working with Senator John Kerry as well as a staff member under the Clinton administration. He also served in Iraq for one year as a Naval Intelligence Specialist. Newton City Hall is just over a mile from the Newton Centre MBTA stop (green line, d branch) and the Newtonville Commuter Rail station (purple line, Framingham/Worcester line). The #59 MBTA bus also stops nearby at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Commonwealth Avenue.