‘Failing’ newspaper makes note of Setti Warren’s expected run for governor
….and they view it as part of a trend.
P.S. Be sure and check out the psychedelic photo and the quote from
Hey look, it’s City Councilor and mayoral candidate Amy Sangiolo!
Discovered while waiting to pick up some take out from Dumpling House on Mothers Day. I have no idea if its positive or negative, but it’s a nice photo!
2nd Austin Street project lawsuit is also dismissed
The second lawsuit against the Austin Street project has been dismissed, after the plaintiffs could not prove they were abutters or would be caused any injury by redevelopment of the municipal parking lot in Newtonville, The TAB’s Laura Lovett reports.
What’s more democratic, being able to elect 100 percent of your City Council or 2/3rds?
This question has come up on a number of different threads but I thought it might be helpful to address it head on.
Under Newton’s current charter, every registered voter has a say in the election of their own ward councilor and all 16 of our at-large councilors, or just over 2/3rds of our 24 total city council.
The proposed charter shrinks the council to 12, eliminates the ward council slots and empowers all voters to vote on 100 percent their city councilors.
I believe there are compelling pros and cons to both systems. But I’m really interested in having a philosophical discussion strictly on matter on the “democracy” question because
Watertown seeks to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips
A new measure passed by the Watertown Town Council hopes to address the traffic and pollution burdens imposed by new buildings in Watertown by reducing the number of single-occupancy vehicle trips in town, Wicked Local Watertown reports.
Under the ordinance, the owners of any new building or new addition containing at least 10,000 square feet or 10 or more residential units
Fed regulator: Is Newton Andover ‘negligent or incompetent?’
Newton Andover Theological School is “under fire from federal regulators for failing to follow a law designed to ensure the return of sacred and other special artifacts to Native American tribes” the New York Times reports.
Anti-growth advocate Kathleen Kouril Grieser pulls papers for city council
Kathleen Kouril Grieser, the most visible leader of the no-growth anywhere group Newton Villages Alliance has pulled papers this week to run for Newton City Council. Kouril Grieser, pulled papers to run for both ward alderman in ward two and at-large, a strategy some...
Gov. Baker: Needham St/Highland Ave project is going to ‘get done’
“[The Needham-Street Highland Ave. project] has our full attention,” Gov. Charlie Baker said last week. “The money is locked in, everyone is committed to this, and we’re going to get it done, period.”
UPDATED: Hotel, restaurant & housing to be proposed for Newton Centre
UPDATE: Globe story here
Newton Mayor Setti Warren will unveil a proposal on Friday at add housing, a restaurant and hotel in Newton Centre
Under the plan, the city-owned former Newton Centre Library at
Newton Has Talent but do you have tickets?
The Newton Rotary Club will host the fifth annual “Newton Has Talent” event to help showcase Newton’s “undiscovered” talent and to help raise money for local community programs. The event, which is part of Newton Community Pride’s month-long Festival of the Arts celebration, will take place on Saturday, May 13 from 7:30 -9:30 p.m. at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC located at 333 Nahanton Street in Newton Centre.
Here’s a video from last year:This annual tradition and entertaining evening has brought together a diverse group of musical talent who
Karoun swoon in June
After 40 years, Karoun Resturant — a Newton landmark known for Middle Eastern food and belly dancers — will be closing in June, The TAB’s Laura Lovett reports.
Me to candidates: Get your own signatures
It’s clipboard season in Newton, that time of year when incumbents and challengers take to the streets, village days and supermarkets across Newton in search of registered voters so they can appear on the fall municipal election ballot. Candidates for mayor need 400...