Six of the seven candidates competing in the Sept. 12, 2017 preliminary election for mayor of Newton, MA met for a forum on business and economic development issues on 8/10/17 at Wells Park.

Candidates Amy Mah Sangiolo, Al Cecchinelli, Scott Lennon, Geoffrey Woodward, Ruthanne Fuller and Eli Katzoff participated. Rich Saunders was unable to attend. Chamber President Greg Reibman was the moderator. The event took place at Wells Park Office Center Newton.