Did you get the Emergency Communication from City Hall?
That’s right folks: Although tomorrow is Veteran’s Day and City Hall Offices and Schools are closed tomorrow, TRASH Pick-Up will still be in effect. So if your normal trash day is Monday – make sure to get your trash and recyclables and all of...Since when did we have political advertisement on the blog?
Did I miss something? Is this a new way to increase revenue for this site? I just noticed the “Shiva” ad.City mailer on cannabis questions – now available
The City Mailer from the Newton Elections Commission regarding the Ballot Questions on Cannibis can be found here.
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TODAY: August 15th is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THE SEPTEMBER PRIMARY
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! Today, August 15th is the very last day to register to vote for the September Primary. Please be sure to register. Tuesday, September 4th (YES the day after Labor Day) is the date for the primary elections. Full disclosure, I am a life-long...Newtonville Area Council Survey Results are in!!!
The Newtonville Area Council Survey results have been posted online. The Preliminary Survey Report can be found here and Results of the Survey can be found here.Ward 2 Councilor Emily Norton leading on the Environment – This time, Plastic Straws
Today’s Globe Debate is focused on Plastic Straws. Our own Ward 2 City Councilor and environmentalist speaks out on Plastic Straws.PILOT – Payment in Lieu of Taxes from Non-Profits – subject of Public Hearing in Boston on August 2nd
There’s been some but unfortunately, not enough (IMHO) discussion about collecting PILOT payments from our non-profits. Clearly – not all non-profits have land holdings assessed at more than $1 million but there certainly are some who could...
Food trucks coming to Newton!
Seems like ages ago, when Councilors Greer Swiston, Ted Hess-Mahan and I docketed an item to bring Food Trucks to Newton. Understanding that many of the brick and mortar establishments might feel threatened (and they did!), we suggested doing a trial in the Wells...Newton Resident Gary Rucinski challenging Joe Kennedy for Congress
Here’s the article Lucia referred to in another post. Newton Lower Falls resident, Gary Rucinski will be on the ballot in September challenging Congressman Joe Kennedy in the Democratic Primary.Families Belong Together Prayer Vigil – Monday – July 2nd at 6:30 – Newton City Hall
The Newton Clergy Association along with the Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries and the Newton Human Rights Commission, are leading a Families Belong Together Prayer Vigil on Monday, July 2nd at 6:30 p.m. in front of Newton City Hall. “We believe that faith is...Two ballot questions on MJ go to Full Council on July 9th – Police and Fire Chiefs weigh in on Pot in general
Last week, the Programs and Services Committee discussed and voted to approve a second ballot question – one that would limit the number of recreational pot shops in Newton. The Newton Police Chief and Fire Chief were both present at the meeting and discussed...