RIP Newton Dems Leader Robert Fitzpatrick
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...Documentary Explores Roots of ‘The Village’ & Myrtle Baptist Church
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...
Newton League of Women Voters Endorses “Yes” on Question 2
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...
Newton Reflects: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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 RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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.
‘Perhaps they’d never spoken to an educated young Latina before’
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...Jewish Insider: As some rivals consolidate, Jake Auchincloss embraces frontrunner status
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...
Globe Editorial Board: Tear down this paper wall, Newton
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...
Chris Zannetos – We can work together
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...Village 14 CD-04 Candidate Guide
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...
Natalia Linos – A Global Public Health Leader to Guide the Fourth District Through COVID-19 & Beyond
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,...
Crazy Divers: Men be like...
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