Five Things You Need to Know This Week: Jan. 28-Feb. 3

1. Funeral arrangements for Alderman Merrill

from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home in Newton Corner. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. in the Newton Cemetery Chapel in Newton Centre, followed by interment with military honors. 

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2. Just Think: Teens Making Smart Choices Expo

Teens and parents/guardians of teens are welcome to attend the Just Think Expo on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. at Newton North. There will be exhibits with information on community resources that promote positive decision making for teens. The free expo will also feature live music. 

3. Public hearing on future uses of old Health Department Building

The Newton Board of Aldermen's Real Property & Reuse Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 29 to discuss the potential future uses of the former Newton Centre Library/Health Department Building at 1294 Centre St.  

The hearing will be held at 7:45 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber at City Hall.

4. Meeting on the Angier rebuilding project

The Angier School Building Committee and the Design Review Committee will meet on Thursday, Jan. 31 to discuss and approve the new building's concept design. The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. in the Education Center.

5. Mayor hosts town hall meeting for Ward 3

Mayor Setti Warren is holding additional town hall meetings across the city to discuss his proposed $11.4 million override package. He will hold a meeting in Ward 3 on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at the Scandinavian Living Center.