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Newton North High School graduate wins ABC's Oscar designer contest

2010-03-09T02:03:00Z

Newton North High School graduate, Shawn Reddy, designer and winner. Congratulations, Shawn! You have a bright future ahead. Three amazing design school graduates competed in the contest to design the perfect Oscars dress for Robin Roberts. An eggplant-colored one shoulder gown, designed by Shawn Reddy, graduate of Newton North High School , was the winning design. Over 40,000 people logged in to vote and more than half preferred Shawn's design. "Thank you all for making me feel like a princess...(read more)

Brookline home tells a story

2010-02-16T02:45:00Z

"Home is the centre and circumference, the start and the finish, of most of our lives..." -Charlotte Perkins Gilman Some open houses are more eventful than others. Last Sunday I assisted my colleague, Susanna Stiefel, at her open house at 67 Winthrop Road in Brookline, MA. This gracious home is a terraced Philadelphia style condo with a spacious front-to-back layout. The home is absolutely beautiful with lots of architectural details and seasonal views of the Boston skyline. See www.67winthrop.com...(read more)

Chief Economist For National Association of Realtors spins optimism

2010-02-09T19:12:00Z

On Feb 1, 2010, I attended a presentation by Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the NAR to Boston area Realtors on the Spring Housing Market. The housing price bubble has passed and we can expect continued recovery in the year to come. Illustrating this point was a chart with the red line for 2009 indicating that sales have almost returned to the pre-boom sales volume. He continued to note that "consumer fear" has contributed to the delay of the recovery. He clarified that some buyers are...(read more)

Girl 2 Girl Leadership Conference at Simmons College

2010-02-08T18:51:00Z

Last Sunday, Jan 31, I was please to participate in The Girl 2 Girl Leadership Conference held at Simmons College located in the beautiful Fenway. Sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts , the lively events targeted to girls in the 6, 7, and 8th grades, featured a variety of creative arts, dance, local and global women's issues, service and the environment. What an amazing day. The class I taught was called " Show Me the Money!" The course was designed by my partner Judy...(read more)

Specialty Asian Food Shop in Newtonville MA

2010-01-28T02:58:00Z

Jin Mi Co., Specialty Asian Food Shop 313 Walnut Street Newtonville MA 617.964.2668 Jin Mi translates to "Truly Delicious". This is a very good name for one of my favorite foods shops in Newton. You can find many Asian foods and condiments in the delightful shop. There are many fresh produce items like bean sprouts, ginger, baby bok choy, and lemon grass. The freezer case is stocked with delicious variations of dumplings and raviolis. I love cooking and eating Asian food because it is both...(read more)

I only came for one book!

2010-01-26T19:12:00Z

The tag line for New England Mobile Book Fair, "I only came for one book ..." is perfect. Since I was little and got my first library card I couldn't get enough books to read. I love to read and a trip to the bookstore is my way of taking care of myself. It is better than taking a nap! I can never leave the Book Fair with just one book and I always get a bargain. The Book Fair is one of the largest discount bookstores in New England. All books are at least 20% off every day, New York...(read more)

Take a hike across the Pike to the new and improved YMCA

2010-01-16T15:48:00Z

Take a hike across the Pike to the new and improved YMCA Why I love the Y! The West Suburban YMCA in Newton, MA has everything you need for a good workout. I couldn't wait to try the amazing brand new fitness equipment just brought in to launch the New Year. I've tried the Steppers, the Arc Trainers, and the Elipticals and I feel it in new places. Some people were heard to complain about how hard the new machines were. Funny, I thought that was the idea! Here I am on the Eliptical watching...(read more)

How We Attracted the Perfect Buyer for this Spacious Family Home in the Albemarle Neighborhood in Newton MA

2010-01-13T00:18:00Z

How We Attracted the Perfect Buyer for this Spacious Family Home in the Albemarle Neighborhood in Newton MA If you were a buyer searching the Internet for your dream home, would this tag line attract you? “Nine room home with over 2400 sq ft of living area located on a tree lined street in the desirable Albemarle neighborhood in Newton MA .” Sounds nice on paper but would this pique your interest? Read on. "The rooms have good light and include five spacious bedrooms, two full baths,...(read more)

Newton Gives, Newton Reflects, Newton Celebrates

2010-01-08T20:36:00Z

Newton Gives, Newton Reflects, Newton Celebrates The best of Newton MA came together in marking the new year with a series of service related projects, a lovely reflection ceremony, and finally an inauguration celebration to welcome in our new Mayor Setti Warren . Newton Gives produced a skating rink for Newton Highlands playground. A tag sale was run by Newton South High School students to support a school trip. Quilts were created for Second Step . Care packages for Newton Soldiers stationed overseas...(read more)

Newton Celebrates Mayor Setti Warren's Inauguration

2010-01-04T16:07:00Z

Newton Celebrates Mayor Setti Warren's Inauguration The the Inaugural festivities, Newton Coming Together, was a series of upbeat events with an emphasis on community service and neighborhood pride. Judging from the excellent attendance, citizens saw this as a welcome opportunity to celebrate together. One of the greatest qualities of our fine city has always been an overriding committment to the common good. Newton is one of the larger cities in Massachusetts with a population of over 80,000...(read more)

Coming Together - Inauguration 2010

2009-12-29T19:49:00Z

Coming Together - Inauguration 2010 Newton Gives, Newton Reflects and Newton Celebrates The Inaugural activities for the installation of the new mayor of Newton, MA, Setti Warren begin on Thursday, December 31st at 11 an with a number of service oriented activities sponsored by the Newton Community Service Center, Parks and Recs , as well as, several local charities. The service project, titled Newton Gives , is organized by John Rice, newly elected alderman, and includes activities such as building...(read more)

Best resource for technology consultation in Newton MA.

2009-12-16T14:31:00Z

Best resource for technology consultation in Newton MA. Tech-Tamer , Newton, MA 617-202-3718 www.Tech-Tamer.com I cannot sing the praises loud enough about the services I have received from Tech - Tamer in Newton, MA . I have a strong background in technology training but I'm become filled with anxiety when I need to go "under the hood." This is when I usually call Tech-Tamer , although their services include software training and consultation. Their ability to communicate to a wide...(read more)

Enjoy Holiday Thursdays at Looks Clothing in Cambridge

2009-12-10T14:02:00Z

Enjoy Holiday Thursdays at Looks Clothing in Cambridge Every Thursday in December from 10 am to 7 pm there is a party in Harvard Square ! Visit Looks Clothing and receive 10% off selected items every week. Get on their mailing list and they will let you know the specifics for each week. Refreshments are served and the company is excellent. I hope to see you there! As an added plus, there are lots of great shops in Cambridge and you can knock off your shopping list in a snap. Looks 11-13 Holyoke Street...(read more)

Home Affordable Modifications Means Fewer Foreclosures in 2010

2009-12-08T13:27:00Z

Home Affordable Modifications Means Fewer Foreclosures in 2010 Treasury Department has released new guidelines which are designed to simplify the short sale process. This effort will help home owners extricate themselves before going into a foreclosure situation. A short sale is when the property is sold for less than the mortgage amount owed by the current homeowner. This is a better outcome for both for the homeowner and lender because not only does the lender have a better chance for recovery...(read more)

Be Green and Earn Tax Credits

2009-11-29T23:47:00Z

Be Green and Earn Tax Credits As we move through December, remember, you still have time to receive up to $1,500 in tax credits for energy efficient improvements or products for your home. The Stimulus Bill was not just designed for home buyers. Replace some windows, insulate your water heater, keep warm, save money and energy. Not to mention, this is a great time to replace some of your old inefficient appliances. The Energy Star Program is a join venture of the Environmental Protection Agency and...(read more)