City scolds Newton parents for behaving like Newton parents
Obviously not all Newton parents act this way but really is anyone surprised?
Read the city’s email to parents here.
TAB editorial: Newton leaf blower plan goes too far
Read the full editorial here.
The voices of those bothered by leaf blowers have been heard loud and clear — especially during the past couple years. Their complaint is understandable: The blowers are indeed noisy and at times they are improperly utilized. Even many landscapers understand this.
But the regulations as proposed by P&S go too far — and in some cases could exacerbate the situation through unintended consequences. Consider this: If the 65-decibels limit were to be enforced (it currently is not, even though it is on the books) it would take two blowers to do the work of one, requiring more manpower by landscapers and probably taking longer per job. In other words: more expensive landscaping bills and an extended duration of noise.
Is it time to ban Newton’s winter parking ban?
The city council’s public safety committee will meet Wednesday night to discuss possibly changing or eliminating Newton’s winter overnight parking ban. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the room 205 at City Hall. Background about this issue here....
Former Alderman Ed Richmond ‘was there for those in need’
The Globe published a lengthy obituary today about seven term Newton alderman Edward L. Richmond, who has died at the age of 90.
No bones about how this family feels
Spotted on Woodward Street this week.
One out of 10 Newton voters have already voted
During the first five days of early voting in Newton 6,126 voters cast their ballots, City Clerk David Olson reports. That represents a little over 10% turnout so far. Early voting continues this weekend and all next week.
Would you like to place something in an Elliot Bridge time capsule
The reconstruction of the 170-year-old Elliot Street bridge is on schedule to be completed in mid-December. And next week, contractors are going to place a time capsule inside the bridge to preserve for residents 170 years from now. The Bridge rehabilitation schedule...
Newton? Newton? Why not Cambridge? Or Brookline?
Folks who were following Newton politics back in 2009 certainly recall that now infamous moment at City Hall when then Aldermen Lenny Gentile wondered aloud why a citizens advisory group that was studying municipal finances, school enrollment and other factors kept comparing and contrasting our city with Somerville.
But a story published by the Globe today suggests that Somerville voters may today be shouting “Newton? Newton?” as they consider whether or not to approve the
TAB Editorial: Keep area councils
While only advisory bodies, the councils are an excellent way to organize local voices, foster citizen engagement and provide a training ground of sorts for future city leaders.
Read the TAB’s full editorial here.
Newton’s first medical marijuana clinic about to open
Just under four years after Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana clinics, Newton’s first dispensary (the 9th in the state, if I’m not mistaken) is finally about to open. I had the privilege of being able to tour Garden...Nearly 3 percent of Newton’s voters early vote on first day
City Clerk David Olson reports that for today’s first-ever day of early voting 1,583 of Newton’s registered voters cast ballots. That equals 2.7% of the city’s registered voters.Early voting begins today in Newton
Let’s start by acknowledging that this whole early voting thing is going to mess with the Village 14 tradition of folks reporting how many ballots were cast at their ward at the time they voted on election day. But here’s how you can vote early in Newton...