Community Corner

Website Launch, Pool's Last Hurrah, Energy Efficiency Info and More

Take a look at a handful of things you need to know for the week ahead in Newton.

Time for your Monday Essentials, a weekly snapshot of one or more critical things coming in the week ahead. If you know of something coming up that would make a great addition to Monday Essentials, email newton@patch.com.

For a full listing of events and happenings, check out the Newton Patch events calendar.

Villages Website Launch

Mayor Setti Warren this week will launch the "13 Village" website and the Village Views survey at a press conference in Wednesday at noon at Esposito's Karate (230 Adams St, Nonantum).

Energy Efficiency Info Session

Newton and Brookline are jointly sponsoring an energy efficiency information session for interested homeowners. The workshop will take place Thursday, Aug. 29 p.m. at 6 p.m. in Gasson Hall at Boston College.

"Twosomes" Closes

This week marks your last chance to see photographer Mark Chester's exhibit "Twosomes" at the Scandanavian Living Center (206 Waltham St.). The exhibit pairs objects and draws connections between seemingly unconnected images. The closing reception is Thursday at 6 p.m.

Last Week for Gath Pool

Gath Memorial Pool will close on Labor Day, Sept. 2. This is your last week to enjoy the pool this season.

New Editor

Charlie Breitrose will take over as Local Editor of Newton Patch beginning today, Monday. He can be emailed at charlie.breitrose@patch.com.

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