Let’s have a moment of silence for the Newton Board of Aldermen, who held its final meeting ever last night, Monday Dec. 21.
The Newton City Council will be sworn in on Jan. 1. The first council meeting will be Monday Dec. 4.
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OK. The moment is over. Share your thoughts or tales of your favorite — or least favorite — moments in aldermen history the comments section.
A couple of thoughts here.
First, hats off to Emily Norton for taking the lead on this step.
Second, I know the city has a schedule for picking up holiday trees for recycling. How about for recycling “….for Aldermen” lawn signs?
Third. My favorite alderman moment? I’m glad I asked.
Here’s one of the of the most dramatic aldermen moments I can remember–and probably my least favorite.