Waban is one of the 13 villages of Newton, Massachusetts.
Origin of name
Waban was named for Waban, the first Massachusett Indian converted to Christianity, in 1646. Although Waban lived in Nonantum, a hill in the northeasternmost part of Newton, the area around the present village of Waban was a favored hunting ground.
Education
Waban has two elementary schools, Angier and Zervas (formerly Beethoven).
The village was one of four in Newton to retain its branch library until June 2008. As of September 2009, the Waban branch library has re-opened as the Waban Library Center, a community-based facility.
Poor farm
An area near where the shopping area of Waban now stands was originally the site of a working farm for the indigent.
Notable residents
- Ralph Waldo Emerson (and maybe Henry David Thoreau)
- Roger Kellaway, Grammy winning Pianist, Composer, created works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, and jazz big band, as well as for film, TV, ballet and stage productions
- Jack Lemmon was born in an elevator at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Waban
- Rick Ocasek, music producer and vocalist for The Cars. Resident of Waban during the 1980s.
- Fritz Richmond, folk musician, played jug and washtub bass in the Jim Kweskin Jug Band
- Mark Sandman, rock and roll musician, singer, and songwriter, member of the groups Treat Her Right and Morphine
- Jason Varitek (and family), catcher, Boston Red Sox, 2004 and 2007 World Series Champions.
See also
Coordinates: 42°19′40″N 71°13′38″W / 42.32778°N 71.22722°W / 42.32778; -71.22722
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