Stay Healthy This Holiday!

Holiday gatherings and colder weather have more folks heading indoors, creating a perfect environment for respiratory viruses!

To help keep our community healthy, there are many steps we can take to prevent the spread of respiratory illness:

• Get Vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu.
• Hand hygiene remains the best tool to prevent all kinds of illness because not all respiratory viruses spread in the same way.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, or if a tissue is not available, cover them with an elbow, not a hand.
• Cleaning high-touch surfaces – Viruses are spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. They can also be spread by touching a surface that has the virus on it and then touching your face. Disinfecting high-touch surfaces like doorknobs is crucial to prevent illness.
• Avoiding exposure to people who are sick is one of the best ways to protect your family from illness.

Currently a School Nurse?

Interested in moving into a leadership position?

Our School Health Services division is hiring an Assistant Director of School Health.

The position offers a great opportunity to:

• work with the Director of School Health
• mentor new nurses
• create policy
• have a positive impact on children

Find a rewarding career and excellent benefits with our School Health Services team!

Human Rights Awards Ceremony

Let's Get to Work!

Newton Youth Services is partnering with Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture to offer two employment focused workshops for teens ages 14 - 18 in preparation for summer and post high school employment and internship opportunities.  

This workshop is offered to Newton residents and students enrolled at Newton Public Schools and will take place at Newton South High School in the Athletic Complex.

Students can sign up for one or both workshops. There is a $5.00 fee per workshop and pre-registration is required. Register Here

Holiday Gift Drive

The City of Newton Health & Human Services Department partners with Village Bank each holiday season to provide gifts to Newton families. You can donate at any of the Village Bank locations until December 11^th. Find more information click HERE and for Village Bank locations click HERE. Happy Holidays!

If you are a Newton family needing assistance this holiday season, please contact the Social Services Division at 617-796-1420.

Holiday Fire Safety Tips

As you decorate for the holidays, don't forget to take precautions to keep your home safe! Follow these tips to prevent holiday fires.

Toy Safety Awareness Month

It’s the holiday season, and that means toy-sharing and gift-giving are in full swing. But before you give that special child a new toy, it’s important to stop and consider: Is this toy safe and age-appropriate? December is known as Safe Toys and Gifts Month in order to create a happy, healthy, and safe gift-giving experience for all involved.

Winter is Coming! Are You Prepared?

Don't wait until it's too late! Prepare for winter weather now.

• Know what to do before, during, and after a winter storm.
• Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car.
• Stay off the road during and after a winter storm.
• Have a carbon monoxide alarm in place, especially if using alternative heating devices.
• Use safe heating devices.

To sign up for the City of Newton emergency notification system Code Red, click HERE.

Need Help With Heating Bills?

The ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.) Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as Fuel Assistance, provides financial assistance to income-eligible households for heating bills.

NEW APPLICANTS can now apply online for the 2024-2025 heating season.

RETURNING APPLICANTS should have received recertification paperwork in the mail.

All residents can receive support with their application from the Newton Social Services Division. Call 617-796-1420 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

New Years Eve Safety

New Year’s Eve is an occasion to celebrate, and the last thing you want is a health and safety hiccup. No matter what plans you have in store, keep these tips in mind to help stay safe on New Year’s Eve.

• Never drink and drive: If you plan on drinking, make sure you have a designated driver.
• Firework Safety: Fireworks burn at temperatures of about 2000 degrees and can be incredibly dangerous.
• Firearm Safety: Discharging firearms into the air can be deadly.
• Be Alert: Be aware of your surroundings and travel in groups for safety.