Photos: Highlands Village Day pushes through the rain

Sunday was wet. Very wet. At times, the rain was falling in what seemed like monsoon levels, drenching the city of Newton to the core. But in the Highlands, the weather didn’t stop the party. Newton Highlands held its annual Village Day on Sunday, with vendors, games, food and more.

Village Days give residents an opportunity to connect with their neighbors and see longtime friends in a fun block party setting.

On Sunday, the weather decided to test the Highlanders’ spirits, and the weather lost. Newton Highlands Village Day attracted hundreds of people regardless of the rain, and for some people the downpours offered a fun challenge.

Here are some photos from the event:

Former city councilor and current candidate for state representative Amy Sangiolo greets residents at her tent at the 2024 Newton Highlands Village Day. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
City Councilor and candidate for state representative Rick Lipof talks with a resident at Newton Highlands Village Day 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
City Councilor and candidate for state representative Bill Humphrey greets residents at his booth at Newton Highlands Village Day 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
A band plays under a tent at Newton Highlands Village Day 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller visits the Newton for Everyone booth at Newton Highlands Village Day 2024. Left to right: Fuller, former City Councilor Deb Crossley, Ann Houston and Dan Powdermaker. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
City Council President Marc Laredo speaks with residents at Newton Highlands Village Day 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Newton Highlands Village Day 2024 was drenched in rain. Photo by Bryan McGonigle