by Bryan Barash | Jan 18, 2017 | Newton |
Tonight the Newton City Council’s Programs and Services Subcommittee will meet to discuss 2 proposed immigration ordinances, either of which would arguably make Newton a so-called sanctuary city. Link to the agenda for tonight is here. One ordinance was filed...
by Bryan Barash | Jan 11, 2017 | Newton Highlands, Newton people |
My friend Robert Solomon is a fellow Newtonian who lost his transportation independence to a rare progressive disease. Robert has since worked hard to further his education, advocate for others with disabilities, and function independently despite his mobility... by Bryan Barash | Nov 23, 2016 | Newton |
At its next meeting (this coming Tuesday, November 29th), the School Committee will continue their discussion and vote on names for spaces in the Newton North building. The committee commissioned the Newton North Naming Committee to make recommendation in 2010. Some... by Bryan Barash | Nov 13, 2016 | Newton |
A lot of people over the past few days have been asking me how they can stay engaged in political activism in the wake of this election. I thought it would be helpful to share a few of the suggestions I’ve been making: 1. Progressive Massachusetts cares about a... by Bryan Barash | Sep 24, 2016 | Newton |
The Newton Charter Commission will hold its Neighborhood Area Councils review on Wed., 9/28 in Room 222 of City Hall, 7p.m. There is a wide range of opinion about area councils, as we learned in our recent public hearing and panel discussion on September 14th.... by Bryan Barash | Aug 25, 2016 | Newton |
The Charter Commission met last night to begin a discussion about the current proposal to revamp the city council. The proposal as supported by a unanimous straw voted earlier this year included: 8 members elected by the entire population but residing in each of the 8... by Bryan Barash | Apr 26, 2016 | Newton |
This Sunday May 1st is NewtonSERVES, a day set aside for Newton residents to give back to the community. NewtonSERVES is a Day of Community Service that brings together over 1,000 volunteers of all ages to complete more than 50 community projects for the benefit of... by Bryan Barash | Apr 3, 2016 | Charter Commission
Our regularly scheduled meeting is this Wednesday, where we will discuss the Executive and School Committee. Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Time: 7:00p.m. Location: Newton City Hall, Council Chambers Please click here to access the agenda and note that twenty minutes... by Bryan Barash | Mar 27, 2016 | Newton |
Please Join the Newton Charter Commission as We Examine the Structure of Newton’s City Council: Please click here for an Article 2 Discussion Guide. This can be used as a reference document at the hearing and as the Commission proceeds with additional meetings and the... by Bryan Barash | Mar 21, 2016 | Newton |
The Charter Commission is in the process of reviewing Newton’s charter and proposing changes that will be voted on at next year’s municipal election. After each article is reviewed, we plan to share with you the significant changes we are proposing. However, keep in...