by Bryan Barash | Nov 4, 2017 | Newton |
It’s pretty clear from the discussions over the past few weeks that people on Village14 have some STRONG opinions. But no candidate can live up to all of our expectations or agree with every position we would like them to have. Unless you run yourself,...
by Bryan Barash | Nov 1, 2017 | Newton |
Reporter Jenna Fisher tells the story on Patch this week of former PTO President, Oak Hill Park Association President, and Newton Destination Imagination founder Matthew Miller. The most interesting part to me was this section, which actually contained some...
by Bryan Barash | Oct 31, 2017 | Newton |
Today, the Newton TAB endorsed in all contested city council and school committee races. See the full TAB list and discuss in the comments below.
by Bryan Barash | Oct 31, 2017 | Newton |
Ward 1 is a hotbed for contested races this year, featuring a head to head matchup for 2 at-large council seats, the at-large school committee seat, and the ward councilor seat. In the ward seat, Maria Scibelli Greenberg is up against Franco Cedrone. Unlike all of... by Bryan Barash | Oct 30, 2017 | Candidate columns, Newton |
I thought there should be one place people can go to get all the info on all the candidates running for office. This compilation is my best effort to compile that information, although I’m happy to get more info in the comments and will update this post as...
by Bryan Barash | Oct 29, 2017 | Newton |
Press release below received from the YES for a New Charter campaign. Newton, MA – State Representative Kay Khan, representing the Eleventh Middlesex district, and Newton resident announced that she will be voting yes on the ballot question in November to reduce the... by Bryan Barash | Oct 28, 2017 | Newton |
I’ve been thinking carefully about how to respond to gender discussions around Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein, George H.W. Bush, and now closer to home, things that have been posted on Village14 and the explosive Boston Globe column about sexual harassment and...
by Bryan Barash | Oct 26, 2017 | Newton |
At this point, most candidates for office have taken a position on the Charter. Below is a list of which candidates in contested elections are on which side of this debate: YES Scott Lennon Ruthanne Fuller Alison Leary Nicole Castillo Susan Albright Jake Auchincloss...
by Bryan Barash | Oct 18, 2017 | Newton |
The negative impacts of climate change are many and we may already be at a point of no return. The federal government, for the time being, is openly hostile to considering solutions to this global problem. So communities like ours are left to determine how we will...
by Bryan Barash | Oct 16, 2017 | Newton |
Mayor Warren’s on a roll, this is his 3rd endorsement of the campaign season. From Ray-Canada’s website: In endorsing Bridget Ray-Canada in her race for School Committee from Ward 1, Newton Mayor Setti Warren said the following: “It gives me great...
by Bryan Barash | Oct 14, 2017 | Newton |
From the NTA Facebook page: The Newton Teachers Association Endorses Bridget Ray-Canada and Matt Miller for School Committee. The Newton Teachers Association Representative Assembly voted unanimously on Wednesday, October 11th, to endorse the candidacies of Bridget...
by Bryan Barash | Oct 9, 2017 | Newton people |
UPDATE, more information I just received about the arrangements: There is a memorial service and reception planned for Saturday, October 21, at 1:00pm to 3:30pm Newton Highlands Congregational Church 54 Lincoln St, Newton, Massachusetts http://www.nhcc.net/ We will be...