NEWTON MA HOUSES FOR RENT LICENSE

Beer, wine, and liquor are permitted if a proper liquor license is obtained from the City of Newton.No food, drink or animals are allowed inside the historic house with the exception of service dogs.Care should be taken around planted beds and trees.

No nails, tacks, pushpins or other materials may be used on walls.No signs may be taped to the wall of the premises except with prior permission.No live flame is permitted within 50 feet of the building.No live flame, heating units, or smoking is permitted indoors.A Historic Newton Staff will be present at all times during your event.Miscellaneous Due to Our Unique Historic Status To be sure your technology functions well the day of your event, if you require the projector and AV system, please arrange a time with us to test your laptop and presentation ahead of your event. If there is no Snow Emergency, there is no issue parking near the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds during the winter. If a “Snow Emergency” is declared, parking is not allowed on any City street and vehicle owners may be ticketed or cars towed. Winter Parking: Beginning November 15 through April 15, vehicles are not allowed to park on any City street for longer than one hour between the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am. Durant-Kenrick Parking & Transportation Map You are urged to remind attendees that they should not park within 5 feet of the neighbors’ driveways. The City recommends parking on the even side of Waverley Avenue, Kenrick Street, and Sargent Street. However, we do ask that those spaces are reserved for persons with impaired mobility if at all possible.

Parking is available in the Durant-Kenrick Lot with the entrance off of Waverley Ave. Most of the historic house spaces are accessible. The Educational Center, two bathrooms, and parking are all accessible. Cleanup shall be concluded no later than 11:00 p.m.

and events shall conclude by 10:00 p.m., excluding cleanup time. Set-up for events shall not begin before 8:00 a.m. Rentals that are a) serving alcohol and/or b) over 60 guests will be required to leave a $100 cleaning deposit check on file, which will be returned to the renter by the manager following the event if the space is appropriately cleaned. If the premises are left in an unacceptable state of cleanliness, renters will be charged a cleaning fee of $100. Non-Profits may receive a discount of 50% of standard rates. *All rentals for groups over 20 people have a 3-hour minimum unless otherwise approved by the Director or Manager. The bill must be paid in total 15 days in advance or the event will be removed from the rental schedule. Renters who notify Historic Newton in writing 15 days in advance that they wish to cancel the event, will receive their total rental deposit back. Your reservation for the space is confirmed only with payment of half of the fee as a rental deposit and when this application has been completed and countersigned by museum signatories. Family Learning Center with additional interactive activities.Many interactive games and activities for children, families, and adults alike.6 period rooms that focus on stories about colonial life, the Revolutionary War, slavery, abolitionism, and the birth of American horticulture.1/4 acre back lawn and gardens with orchard, native plants, and educational signs (the entire lot encompasses roughly 1 acre).Grounds: 1/2 acre side lot/park with trail, benches, and interpretive signs.Seats up to 65 on chairs and on tiers that create a natural stage with garden backdrop.Amphitheater: 3 stone and grass tiers roughly 850 square feet.Garden Amphitheater, Grounds, and Gardens Check the library's Availability Calendar.No food is allowed in this room due to its historic nature.Will always be staffed by a Historic Newton staffer during the rental.Large or small meeting table and chairs provided.Check the room's Availability Calendar.Complimentary guest WiFi, 330 sq ft Admissions Lobby, coat rack, and 2 accessible bathrooms.65 chairs, 6 72-inch rectangular tables, 2 48-inch rectangular tables available in rental.Includes laptop, podium, sound system, LCD projector and screen, and chalkboard.Holds 100 people standing, 65 seated lecture-style, 36 seated at tables.

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