Established in 1889, the Waban Improvement Society is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization whose membership comprises all people who live and/or work in Waban, Massachusetts. The Society promotes any activity intended to improve Waban and fosters a sense of community for those who live and work here.

Join the WIS Annual Dues $20

Submitted by cpitts on Tue, 06/24/2008 - 22:00

Includes $1 CC transaction fee.

WVD 2009 Pictures

Submitted by cpitts on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 21:36
Jim Gargani took some great shots at the event:
 
 
click on "read more" to see pictures of past years

Fun Run 2009 Times

Submitted by cpitts on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 19:20
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Here are the "unscientific" results of the Fun Run 2009. In some case we only had a first name or no bib number.

Landscaping around Waban

Submitted by cpitts on Mon, 10/13/2008 - 19:10

The gardening committee, chaired by Gail Wintersteiner, is in charge of beautification projects in and around Waban Square. This includes the plantings at the Waban Library, the T stop, in front of Starbucks, and on Beacon St. and consulting to the gardeners at Angier School. Activities include planting hardy perennials, weeding, mulching,  and occasionally watering. In addition, there are several barrels in the square  that need "adopting" by families each year. You can help by plugging into any  - or all - of these activities.

Emergency Broadcast

Submitted by cpitts on Tue, 07/15/2008 - 17:11

We would like to be able to reach all 2000 families in Waban should an issue of urgent nature arise. Please sign up so we may be able reach you. Your information is private and you can decide what subscriptions to receive.

Old website still available at:

Submitted by cpitts on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 13:09

http://www.wabanimprovement.org/oldsite/index.html

History Project

Submitted by cpitts on Mon, 04/28/2008 - 15:21

The Waban History Project has been rejuvenated with a new focus. At present, we plan to publish a book (in both print and online formats) that will update the first work of Waban history, Waban, Early Days. As such, we are now soliciting manuscripts (handwritten, typewritten, sent via email or in virtually any other format) of personal memoirs of Waban life and times. We are particularly interested in the years 1920 to 1960. Please send along any memories to, the Waban oral history published in the late 1940's. We are looking to interview long-time Waban residents to discuss their early remembrances of Waban. If you would like to participate, please contact: Lauren Paul 617-559-9967

Student Scholarship

Submitted by cpitts on Fri, 04/25/2008 - 09:36

WIS has established a scholarship at Newton North and Newton South High Schools. It will be awarded each spring to a graduating senior who resides in Waban and who participates in community service programs. This scholarship will be added to the list of Local Newton Scholarships, announced each year at both high schools. All student applications and information submitted are held in strict confidence and remain within the school. Students who are selected will be notified prior to graduation when the local scholarships are announced.

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