I'm happy to announce that I have recently joined Preservation Properties brokerage based in Newton, MA. Preservation Properties has established itself as a well respected, independent real estate firm specializing in the sale, rental and management of fine properties in Newton and surrounding communities. Our approach is local.  We pride ourselves on being a GREEN business in touch with the personalities and character of the communities we serve. We are committed to maintaining the highest moral and ethical standards. Our dedication to each customer and our pledge of quality customer interaction has earned us a broad base of repeat business.    Broker Owner Ed Lyon opened the doors of Preservation Properties in 1993 and has grown the company the old-fashioned way – one relationship at ... 04/14/2011

Next time you come through Newtonville, stop by the Great Harvest Bread Co and try a complementary slice of bread. You will learn that different breads come out on different days. If you want to plan ahead, go to the website and read the schedule wickedgoodbread.com. My personal favorite is the apple pie which comes out on Saturday- yum! Last week when I stopped in for a loaf of the Multi-grain (had to have a slice while I was there) the store was busy with hungry patrons. A polite bunch of middle school kids sat around their backpacks eating lunch. A mother was reading a book to her twins in one corner. At the counter the owner, Jim Cellucci was working hard to please a sweet little lady who was asking for a sample of one of his specialties which hadn't come out yet. Jim went back and... 09/25/2010

Visit the Newton North Greengineers on June 5 between 12 and 5 pm and witness cutting edge education in action! No, this is not an alien. This is Sam Shames suited up in his "Personal Protective Equipment," better known as PPE around the shop. "Stay Safe!" says NNHS English Teacher Stephen Chinosi. First thing students have to do is to run through a safety course before entering this exciting science and enginerring program. Sam is working his Senior Project to build a better biodeisel reactor--better being more efficient, easier to use, and safer. Better because the students at North are already producing biodeisel fuel from the recycled cooking oil from the school cafeteria. Not quite like your average high school science project as I remember! I have to admit, I thought the Bunsen Bu... 05/22/2010

Second Appearance - a Cheerful Consignment Shop801 Washington StreetNewtonville, MA 02460(617) 527-7655 Everyone loves to find a bargain, a hidden gem, a designer label at a bargain price. Nothing like a new top to freshen up your wardrobe. Notice the green dress in the window--it is a designer original (I won't say which one.) Stop in and ask proprietor, Sue Wilkin. She is friendly and full of fashion sense. The store is well organized, artful and arranged beautifully with carefully selected pieces. Long established in the Newton community, the consignment has been in Newtonville for over 35 years. Sue has run the business for the past 8 years. Her business system is computerized with a database called ConsignPro. The way it works is when you bring in an item, Sue enters it into her sy... 05/12/2010