On Thursday, January 24 from 7–8:45pm, the Newton Free Library will the present ‘Creating Greenways Along the Charles’ in the Druker Auditorium (330 Homer St., Newton). Panelists will discuss the parklands along Charles River in Newton – their history and a vision for restoration of the greenway, including new bike/pedestrian paths, and preserving the health and vitality of the river.

Panelists:

  • Herb Nolan, Executive Director, The Solomon Foundation
  • Dan Driscoll, Director of the Office of Recreational Facilities Planning, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
  • Emily Norton, Executive Director , Charles River Watershed Association and Newton City Councilor

This event is sponsored by the Newton Free Library and co-sponsored by The Riverside Greenway Working Group, Newton Conservators, Bike Newton, The Solomon Foundation, Green Newton and the League of Women Voters Newton