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.
Fun Run Registration
The race Officials will record an unofficial time for each participant, just for the fun of it. We are expecting more families than ever this year ….so, sign up NOW! You may also print out a pdf file and send it in.
Individual Registration $20 + $2 paypal fee per registration. At checkout, you must indicate one T-Shirt Size (S, M, L, XL, Youth 10-12 M, Youth 14-16 L)
Family Registration $40 + $3 paypal fee - includes up to 4 shirts Up to 4 are included with a family registration. Extra Shirts may be purchased for 12 dollars each + $1 paypal fee per shirt below. At checkout, please indicate T-Shirt Sizes and quantities (S, M, L, XL, Youth 10-12 M, Youth 14-16 L)
Additional shirts $12 each + $1 paypal fee per shirt below. Please indicate sizes (S, M, L, XL, Youth 10-12 M, Youth 14-16 L)
Day of Race Registration - Windsor Club parking lot 1601 Beacon Street
All Runners must sign in at 9am on race day! T-shirts will be given to all participants day of race. Children, age 10 and under, are allowed to use scooters and bikes on the racecourse and will be considered Fun Run participants. All participants will be entered into a raffle.In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I, for myself, my executors, heirs, administrators and assigns, do hereby release and discharge The Waban Improvement Society, and all sponsors, any and all volunteer groups or individuals, and the city of Newton from all liability in the case of death or injury received from my participants in this event.
Join the WIS Annual Dues $35
Includes $1 CC transaction fee.
Calling all Vendors for Waban Village Day
Do you have something to sell; jewelry, crafts, specialty items, artisan breads or foods, cosmetics, clothes, to name a few. Come share your creations with a booth at Waban Village Day, Sunday, May 20th 11am-3pm. This is the 9th Waban Village Day, it takes place in Waban Square on Woodward Street, right off of Beacon Street. This is a very popular event, fun for the whole family, with over 2000 people participating in rides, food and crafts. If you are interested in a booth at Waban Village Day, please contact us atwabanimprovementsociety@gmail.
Waban Moments Videos
Guess where in Waban this video was taken? Does it bring back memories?
Waban Village Day 2012
Waban Village Day is Sunday May 20,2012 from 11 AM-3 PM, and the Family Fun Run starts at 10am (check in at 9am).
Waban Village Day
History Project
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
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.
