Newton Upper Falls Area Council

03/21/2026

Looking for something to do today? Come check out the NEWTON UPPER FALLS SOUP SOCIAL. What's better than meeting new neighbors and having some yummy soup on a grey Saturday?

Saturday March 21
5PM-8PM
Emerson Community Center
51 Pettee St
Newton, MA 02464

12/11/2025

Kenneth Newcomb Oral History Grants

Two Kenneth Newcomb Oral History Grants of $500 each are available to high school students living in Newton Upper Falls.

For more information:

Kenneth Newcomb Oral History Grants December 8, 2025

12/10/2025

'tis the Season!!!

10/20/2025

🗳️ FOUR AREA COUNCIL DEBATES — Watch Now!

The Four Area Council Candidate Debates — presented by the Waban, Newton Highlands, Newtonville, and Upper Falls Area Councils — took place this past weekend! 🎥

A huge thank you to everyone who organized, contributed, and participated. 🙌

Grounded in results from the recent citywide survey, moderators asked questions based on real resident concerns, giving candidates for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee the chance to share how they’ll tackle the issues that matter most to our community.

Didn’t catch them live? No worries — you can watch all of the debates below ⬇️

📅 Day 1 – Saturday, Oct. 18: Mayor & City Council (contested races)

🏛️ Mayor — Moderator: Marjorie Arons-Barron
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/Zq4GUgCT8vM

Ward 6 City Council (At-Large) — Alan Spatrick
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/ib2YGNh0DYw

Ward 4 City Council (At-Large) — Alan Spatrick
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/ZNINt4sK5f4

Ward 5 City Council (Ward) — Chris Markiewicz
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/SNpFWLQAqUo

📅 Day 2 – Sunday, Oct. 19: School Committee (contested races)

Ward 8 School Committee — Adam Bernstein
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/sLlTSYJ4xPo

Ward 2 School Committee — Adam Bernstein
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/8xRBW2HFnDM

Ward 6 School Committee — Amy Sangiolo
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/g4HecntgCR8

Ward 5 School Committee — Amy Sangiolo
👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/Y9-3t_TvFL8

📢 Informed voters build stronger communities.
Thanks for staying engaged, Newton — see you at the polls! 🗳️✨

Candidates Julie Irish and Garry Miller, moderated by Chris MarkiewiczDebates are produced by the 4 AC Debate working group, which is made up of members of t...

10/15/2025

ELECTION WORKERS NEEDED TO STAFF AREA COUNCIL ELECTIONS ON NOVEMBER 4

All Area Council Members are elected positions. However, these elections require a separate ballot - and a separate table on Election Day (11/4).

We need to staff voting locations for all four Area Councils (Upper Falls, Newton Highlands, Waban and Newtonville), as well as Early Voting In Person on all days. Pay at $15/hr is available.

Note that our staffing needs amount to many hours - so we need you!

If interested, please fill out the following as soon as you can:

City Hall Area Council Election Worker Packet - print, fill out, then send to the address below (do this first/ASAP so City Hall knows that you will be working)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aaaEHHp1-jZd7QN7Lu2fAkaOiYh8h7ba/view?usp=sharing

City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, Attn: Elections
1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 103
Newton, MA 02459

Area Council Election Worker (online) Signup Form (although Early Voting is not listed here, we need to staff that as well)
https://grow.withlome.com/a/206eada0-5187-43df-9689-fbb5f9229951

As noted, you do not need to work/volunteer for an entire day. You may choose to work only one shift - although more would be welcomed.

Thank you for your willingness to serve in this important capacity.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Julie Irish
Upper Falls Area Council President
617-417-0634

10/15/2025

WHAT: Newton Upper Falls Area Council Monthly Meeting
WHERE: Zoom only
DATE: Thursday, October 16, 2025
WHO: The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Zoom Online Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/714158912
Meeting ID: 714 158 912

I. ADMINISTRATIVE

a. Approval of Minutes from September Meeting
b. Treasurer’s Report

II. PUBLIC COMMENT /QUESTIONS

III. NEW BUSINESS

a. Greenway – Riverwalk Pedestrian Improvements
b. Upper Falls Oral History Project
c. Welcoming Upper Falls new neighbors

IV. OLD BUSINESS

a. Northland Mitigation Fund
b. Area Council Elections – election workers
c. Pettee Square Improvement – sidewalk repair
d. Upper Falls playground gate
e. Elliot Street Traffic Calming
f. Area Council sponsored debates

V. GENERAL UPPER FALLS NEWS

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

VII. ADJOURN

09/20/2025

What an amazing turnout at Upper Falls Village Day last weekend! Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by. See you all next year!

This year’s Village Day in Upper Falls was a perfect day all around. Attendees of all ages were able to enjoy the perfect weather and activities. Newton News...

09/17/2025

NEWTON UPPER FALLS AREA COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER MEETING AGENDA (HYBRID)
Public Welcome!

Location:
EMERSON COMMUNITY CENTER
51 Pettee St, Newton, MA 02464

Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/714158912

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM

09/05/2025

Little Lukes is back open!

https://www.littlelukescafe.com/

Stop in during the morning for a coffee, breakfast sandwich, smoothie, or muffin. Or stop in for lunch and grab a sandwich or a salad. Or stop in for both!

Hours
Sunday - Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

09/05/2025

UPPER FALLS VILLAGE DAY is Sunday, September 14, 2025, 11am- 2pm

We are holding our annual Village Day on Sunday, September 14 from 11A-2P. It's a fun family-friendly event where we close off the last block of Chestnut St along the Greenway and set up vendors, food, and entertainment (live music, magician, bouncy house, face painter, performance by local dance schools, etc).

Booths still available! To register for a booth, go to https://UpperFallsVillageDayVendorRegistration.eventbrite.com
(Click GET TICKETS to register for a booth)

We could always use a few more volunteers to help with the event. If interested, please contact Julie Irish, 617-417-0634, [email protected]

See you on the 14th!

08/21/2025

NEWTON UPPER FALLS AREA COUNCIL
AUGUST MEETING AGENDA

Location: Participation Details: Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/714158912
Date: Thursday, August 21 2025
Time: 7:00 PM

A G E N D A D E T A I L S

I. ADMINISTRATIVE
a. Approval of Minutes from July Meeting
b. Treasurer’s Report

II. PUBLIC COMMENT /QUESTIONS

III. OLD BUSINESS

a. Updates
• Pettee Square Improvement Project
• Little Luke’s re-opening
• 3-103 Thurston Rd update
• Elliot Street Traffic Improvement Project
• Newton Housing Trust development properties

b. Discussion
• Area Council elections
• Northland Transportation Mitigation Fund
• Village Day planning /UFAC booth
• Area Council sponsored debates
• UFAC promotion materials

IV. GENERAL UPPER FALLS NEWS

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

VI. ADJOURN

The location of this meeting is wheelchair accessible and reasonable accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities who require assistance. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the city of Newton’s ADA/Sec. 504 Coordinator, Jini Fairley, at least two business days in advance of the meeting: [email protected] or (617) 796-1253. The city’s TTY/TDD direct line is: 617-796-1089.

07/16/2025

Emerson Community Meeting Room (Hybrid meeting)
51 Pettee St, Newton, MA 02464

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/714158912

Thursday, July 17, 2025
7:00 PM

AGENDA DETAILS


ADMINISTRATIVE

Approval of Minutes from June Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

PUBLIC COMMENT /QUESTIONS

OLD BUSINESS

Pettee Square Improvement Project

Little Luke’s re-opening

Elliot Street Traffic Improvement Project letter

Echo Bridge Pizza Keno application

Area Council elections

Promoting Upper Falls businesses

Village Day Planning


NEW BUSINESS

Area Council sponsored debates

93-103 Thurston Rd property proposal

Newton Housing Trust potential properties

UFAC promotion materials

GENERAL UPPER FALLS NEWS

PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURN

The location of this meeting is wheelchair accessible and reasonable accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities who require assistance. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the city of Newton’s ADA/Sec. 504 Coordinator, Jini Fairley, at least two business days in advance of the meeting: [email protected] or (617) 796-1253. The city’s TTY/TDD direct line is: 617-796-1089. For the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS), please dial 711.