by Gail Spector | Jul 2, 2021 | Gail Spector, Newton |
I spent the first 22 years of my life in upstate New York, but, really, I grew up in Newton. When I moved to my first of three Newtonville apartments at age 24, I was single, trying to forge a career in public relations, and had just decided to make the Boston area my...
by Gail Spector | Jun 16, 2021 | Elections, Mayor's race, Newton |
Former City Councilor Amy Mah Sangiolo announced today that she is running for mayor this fall. I believe she is the first candidate* to announce a run against incumbent Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. Her press release follows: Here’s the Boston Globe story. *According... by Gail Spector | Jun 13, 2021 | Newton |
In addition to winning a Pulitzer Prize in investigative journalism, the Boston Globe was a finalist for its editorial writing about local zoning and restrictive housing laws. Of the five editorials cited, three centered on Newton, including this one on removing... by Gail Spector | Jun 10, 2021 | City Council, Newton, zoning |
In an effort to solicit public input about the future of village centers, the Planning Department has been reaching out to groups that aren’t typically asked their opinions on municipal matters. Groups include high school students, people with disabilities, the...
by Gail Spector | Jun 8, 2021 | Newton |
Blogger and award-winning journalist Marjorie Arons-Barron published a glowing piece about Ward 6 School Committee candidate Paul Levy. She stops short of endorsing Levy (I’m pretty sure that she doesn’t endorse candidates), but she had a lot of praise for...
by Gail Spector | Jun 3, 2021 | Newton |
In a 23-1 vote, the City Council last night approved severe zoning restrictions on fire arms businesses in Newton. In casting the only opposition vote, Councilor Lenny Gentile said, “I don’t think that this restrictive zoning gives as much protection as we would...
by Gail Spector | May 23, 2021 | Newton, Newton people |
I’m very sad to share the news that longtime Newton resident Audrey Cooper passed away this weekend. I can’t even begin to sum up the hours and love she devoted to this city. I’m hoping people will share stories here. From Legendary Locals of Newton... by Gail Spector | Apr 10, 2021 | Newton Police, Public safety |
According to a robocall from Newton Police Lt. Bruce Apotheker: Five homes were broken into last night, April 9, between 7:45 and 9:50 p.m. Four of the houses were unoccupied at the time. Locations were: Highland Ave., Kensington Street, and Warwick Road in West...
by Gail Spector | Apr 2, 2021 | City Council elections |
Longtime Newton resident, former executive director of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, Newton Sustainable Materials Management commissioner, co-founder of the Newton Halloween Window Painting Contest, and NPS parent Meryl Kessler has announced her run...
by Gail Spector | Mar 16, 2021 | Newton |
With 28 of 32 precincts reporting, it is clear that John Oliver has won the Ward 1 city council race by a wide margin.
by Gail Spector | Mar 16, 2021 | Newton |
Bryan Barash called Tarik Lucas to concede in the Ward 2 city council race, according to both candidates.
by Gail Spector | Mar 16, 2021 | City Council, City Council elections, Elections, Newton |
For those of us who love the math of elections, here’s a chance to post your predictions. Same grand prize as always: winner gets a free subscription to Village 14. What do you think the spread is going to be in the two races? and What’s turnout going to...
