by Bryan Barash | Oct 27, 2020 | Newton |
Via the Patch: Affordable housing nonprofit Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) honored Newton advocacy groups, Engine 6 and Yes for Newton’s Future, at their virtual Annual Dinner on October 21st with CHAPA’s Community Engagement...
by Bryan Barash | Oct 23, 2020 | Newton |
My heart is breaking with the sad news that former Newton Dems Secretary, Progressive Newton co-founder, and local activist Robert Fitzpatrick passed away today. He is survived by his wife Neysha and his young daughter Amelia. Donations in Robert’s memory can be made... by Bryan Barash | Oct 19, 2020 | Newton |
This documentary from Myrtle Baptist Church is well worth watching. It covers everything from the earliest days of the black community in Newton, to the split that led to the creation of Myrtle Baptist, the evolution of ‘The Village’, the displacement...
by Bryan Barash | Oct 15, 2020 | Newton |
Via email tonight: SUPPORTING YES ON QUESTION 2 The League of Women of Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA) and the League of Women Voters, Newton (LWVN) support and urge a YES vote on Question 2 Rank Choice Voting (RCV) for primary and general elections for state...
by Bryan Barash | Sep 24, 2020 | Newton
The League of Women Voters is presenting a special online reflection and remembrance for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. When: Tomorrow, Sept. 25th, at 4pm Where: Watch the Video Here
by Bryan Barash | Sep 18, 2020 | Newton |
Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died. I know this is national news but this is also sending shockwaves through our community. Feel free to use this as a place to share your thoughts, tributes, and concerns.
by Bryan Barash | Sep 12, 2020 | Newton |
The Globe brings us this personal story of navigating race, from Newtonian philanthropist Aixa Beauchamp: Sometimes you really have to couch what you’re trying to say. My husband and I joined a chichi country club about 10 years ago — at the time we were the only... by Bryan Barash | Aug 23, 2020 | Newton |
Since Jake is a hot topic today, thought this was an interesting perspective from the Jewish Insider: Auchincloss said his Jewish upbringing has impacted his political priorities in a number of ways, including leading him to focus on improving education programs on...
by Bryan Barash | Aug 23, 2020 | Affordable housing, Boston Globe, zoning |
Read the full op-ed here. Now, as they begin crafting broader changes to the city’s housing rules, Newton’s leaders ought to take the March referendum results as a bellwether of a heartening shift: The longstanding consensus against denser, more affordable housing in...
by Bryan Barash | Aug 16, 2020 | Newton |
Editor’s Note: This post is part of Village14’s ongoing series allowing 1 column from each candidate for Congress in the 4th District. It is being released late because of an email mixup. – Bryan For me, one of the best experiences of this campaign has been biking... by Bryan Barash | Aug 15, 2020 | Newton
NOTE: Comment here or email me directly at [email protected] if you have additional resources you would like to add. This resource guide will be updated at Village14’s discretion. – Bryan Village 14 Candidate Columns: Natalia Linos – A Global Public...
by Bryan Barash | Aug 14, 2020 | Newton |
Editor’s Note: This post is part of Village14’s ongoing series allowing 1 column from each candidate for Congress in the 4th District. – Bryan For a mom of three young kids, there is never a good time to run for office. But we are in the midst of a global pandemic,...