Beacon Hill commemorates Khan’s bill banning conversion therapy

Beacon Hill commemorates Khan’s bill banning conversion therapy

Newton State Rep. Kay Khan gathered with House and Senate leaders, her legislative colleagues, LGTBQ advocates, supporters, and members of the public for a ceremonial signing of her bill to ban conversion therapy for minors.

“Today we must celebrate the accomplishments of every single advocate, constituent, parent, youth, medical professional, ally, legislator and association who

The reality of seniors and housing

The recent statement from this presentation from Right Sized Newton (page 12) that “… seniors overwhelmingly DO NOT WANT to live in luxury high-rise rental apartments” is simply not true. I say this based on academic background; extended membership/ leadership of the...

Calling dancers and musicians

On Saturday, April 13th at 2:00pm on the third floor of the Newton Free Library, we will gather to collaborate and brainstorm on building a dance to perform around the periphery of Crystal Lake. The performance will be on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at 11am. Read on!  ...

Phillips: Reports of #carmageddon greatly exaggerated at Austin Street

Lappin joining Gronkowski, announces retirement

Lappin joining Gronkowski, announces retirement

Ward 8 City Councilor Cheryl Lappin sent this to colleagues (under the message line “Gronk & I’…have come to the same decision”) today..

Dear Colleagues,

I am reaching out to share with you that after 18 years of serving as a Newton City Councilor I have decided not to run for a 10th term.

This was a difficult decision because serving on the City Council has been among the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of my life. It has been a privilege to work on behalf of our neighbors in Ward 8, and all residents, to assure that Newton continues to be