by Bruce Henderson | Oct 26, 2017 | Charter, Newton TAB |
The editorial in this week’s Newton TAB says ‘No’ is the right vote on charter plan. It focuses on how the proposed charter will eliminate Newton’s eight ward-elected councilors and says: “Ward representation has been a critical element of Newton’s...
by Bruce Henderson | Oct 18, 2017 | Charter, Charter Commission, City Council |
Here’s one thing that the YES and NO sides of the charter debate agree on: Ward representation is important — so much so that both sides feature the phrase in much of their campaign materials. The YES side says that the proposed new city charter...
by Bruce Henderson | Sep 30, 2017 | Charter, Newton TAB |
The main editorial in last week’s Newton TAB expresses concern about the Charter Commission’s proposed revision of the City Council to be 8 ward-resident Councilors plus 4 other Councilors, all elected city-wide. The editorial states that eliminating Ward...
by Bruce Henderson | Sep 25, 2017 | Charter, Charter Commission, City Council, Newton |
Today 14 of our 24 City Councilors co-sponsored a proposal to reduce the City Council to 8 At-Large Councilors elected city-wide plus 8 Ward Councilors elected by their wards. The docketed legislation says that if the Charter Commission’s proposed City charter...
by Bruce Henderson | Sep 13, 2017 | Mayor's race |
Following the results of the preliminary mayoral election, Amy Sangiolo said this to her supporters last night: “Thank you friends and family for your support, friendship and love throughout this campaign and throughout the years. Together we were able to harness our...
by Bruce Henderson | Jul 28, 2017 | Crime, Events, Newton Culture Fix |
This weekend, the Newton Theatre Company offers free performances of Aeschylus’s The Oresteia on the west steps of City Hall — this Saturday and Sunday at 7:30PM. In case of rain (which is not expected), the performance will be held inside the Newton...
by Bruce Henderson | Jun 27, 2017 | Environment, Newton |
The City will hold a public meeting on June 28 (7PM at the Waban Library Center) about the DPW’s proposed removal of trees on Beacon Street and plans for replacing them. In the case of trees in Newton, “replacing” is not really replacing —...
by Bruce Henderson | Jun 25, 2017 | City Council, Elections |
On Saturday, Carolina Ventura ended her campaign for the Ward 1 City Council seat, issuing this statement: Friends, First, I wanted to thank everyone for your support throughout my campaign. I have been humbled by the overwhelming support I have received from this...
by Bruce Henderson | Jun 22, 2017 | Crowd sourcing needed, Mayor's office, STEM, Upper Falls |
It’s time to brainstorm. This summer, a team of six high-school interns, under the mentorship of local e-commerce software company Unbound Commerce, wants to build a mobile app to meet the needs of some organization or community in Newton. What should they... by Bruce Henderson | Apr 27, 2017 | Newton Highlands, Newton people |
All of Newton is invited to join the Newton Highlands community this Saturday to celebrate and thank Rodney Barker for his 40 years of service and leadership in the city. The event will be held on April 29 at 5PM at the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (54...
by Bruce Henderson | Apr 20, 2017 | Events, Newton people |
Newton has lost an active citizen who has helped make our community better in so many ways. Dan Fahey, who passed away yesterday after a 10-month illness, cared deeply and participated in many aspects of Newton politics and community life, with a particular focus on...
by Bruce Henderson | Apr 3, 2017 | Mayor's race |
Amy Sangiolo — 20-year City Councilor from Ward 4 — announced today that she is entering the race for Mayor of Newton. From her campaign website: “My name is Amy Mah Sangiolo, and I’m running for Mayor of Newton. I am an attorney, an at-large City...
