Our 91st annual feast is officially underway, and what a first night it was. We were honored to welcome Newton Mayor Marc Laredo, who joined us to help kick off a full week of celebration. We are deeply grateful for his continued support of our community, and for restoring the historic lines on Adams Street.
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The St Mary of Carmen Society would like to thank Mayor Marc Laredo and the City of Newton for their decision to restore the green, white, and red lines on Adams Street. For generations, the colors of the Italian flag painted along Adams Street have represented far more than paint on pavement. They are a
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Mayor Laredo’s Update 3/5/2026 A New Date for Our Annual Parade Mark Sunday, May 17 on your calendars for the 250th Anniversary Salute to Service Parade. Newton’s annual parade is usually held on Memorial Day weekend. This year, we moved the date a week ahead to Armed Services Weekend. We are excited to share that
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Setti Warren, former Mayor of Newton and a longtime friend of the St. Mary of Carmen Society. Setti was a devoted public servant, a steadfast advocate for our community, and a true ally to our organization. His leadership and kindness left a lasting mark on Newton and
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90th Anniversary Festival An Open Letter to Our Community On behalf of the St. Mary of Carmen Society, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire community for the overwhelming support shown during our 90th Anniversary Festival. What began nine decades ago as a small gathering of faith, family, and tradition has grown into a
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90 Years of Faith, Family, and Devotion The 90th Annual Celebration of the Madonna del Carmine was nothing short of extraordinary. From the ringing of the early morning bells to the crowds of faithful lining the streets, every moment of this year’s Feast was a powerful tribute to our enduring traditions and the love shared
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Thank you to all who donated a prize or purchased a ticket for your support! All proceeds go directly to scholarships. The following list includes the prize, the donor of the prize, and the winner along with the last 4 of their phone number. Winners will be contacted shortly to make arrangements for prize pickup.
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