Reporter Jenna Fisher tells the story on Patch this week about former TAB editor, Village 14 blogger and author Gail Spector’s decision to run for school committee:
Spector, a Newton Democrat who while she was editor for the TAB had to put her political leanings on hold for a couple years, said when she saw that Amy Masters a Chronicle producer was planning to
Here’s the video from the featuring candidates for contested City Council At-Large seats. Moderated by Newton TAB editor Andy Levin. Hosted by the four Newton area councils.
As his now infamous TAB ad reminded us this week — candidate for mayor Scott Lennon is the “only candidate who has lived in Newton for [his] entire life” adding “the values of this city were a part of me before I ever thought of public life.”
His opponent Ruthanne Fuller, grew up in Michigan although she’s been in Newton since the mid-90s and lived in Brookline before that.
Coincidentally, a similar dynamic occurred eight years ago when
Shirley Leung’s latest Boston Globe column begins….
As mayoral races go, this one was really boring. Until one candidate tried to stir up a little class antipathy, and instead started a gender war.
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Incumbent City Councilor Dick Blazar is facing a well-organized challenge by Brenda Noel for the Ward 6 seat. Here’s a video from their debate earlier this month sponsored by the Highlands Area Council.
The No campaign had a post on its Facebook page today that I linked to earlier today that has since been removed. Fortunately someone sent a screen shot, which can be viewed by clicking “read more.” I look forward to hearing from someone on the committee who could explain why they felt this was an appropriate post and why it was since taken down. Here’s my original post followed by the screen shot
Candidate Scott Lennon has just sent Village 14 this statement in response to an ad in today’s Newton TAB.
Many of you have seen the recent Newton TAB advertisement highlighting key differences between me and Ruthanne in this year’s mayoral contest. Some of that ad – specifically the point that I have been continuously employed for the past 20 years – has been taken out of context. I feel compelled to set the record straight.
I have the deepest respect for working families, and those whose primary job is to care for young children while balancing life in the workforce. I appreciate the sacrifices made each and every day by stay-at- home moms and dads, because I was raised by one
Candidate Ruthanne Fuller has just released this statement in response to an ad in today’s Newton TAB.
My opponent’s recent ad questioning my capacity to be both a mother and a leader shows a regrettable lack of understanding for those of us who work every day to balance family, career, and service to the community and for women who work – whether in paid or unpaid positions – and raise kids.
Last year, I declared my candidacy for Mayor of Newton because I am passionate about Newton’s future. I have a clear vision, a plan to make us an even better community, and the experience to deliver. My campaign has been and will continue to be
In a full page ad in today’s Newton TAB, candidate for mayor Scott Lennon takes a not-so-subtle jab at opponent Ruthanne Fuller’s less traditional history, saying:
I am the only candidate who has consistently held a full-time job for the last twenty years.
NewtonHighSchools.com is parent-led organization that advocates for healthy high school start times. We asked School Committee candidates in the four contested races to answer three multiple choice questions, while giving them the opportunity to comment.
As the author, my goal was to ask direct questions that the would not consume too much of the
