After 36 years, Matt Hills reunites Romanian couple with their wedding photos
Check out this feel-good story in the Boston Globe about former School Committee chair Matt Hills, a Romanian couple, and Facebook. The irony is that Matt might be the
Jonathan Yeo to become Mayor-elect Fuller’s COO
From Ellen Ishkanian, Fuller’s communications director: Mayor-Elect Ruthanne Fuller today announced that Newton resident Jonathan L. Yeo is joining her senior staff as Chief Operating Officer. In addition, Linda Plazonja is joining the senior staff of the...Grande Kitchen closes after six months
According to Newton Patch, Grande Kitchen and Bar on Needham Street closed its door after just six months. Grande Kitchen replaced Mick Morgans when the owners revamped the style and menu. It was on my list to try out, but, regretfully, I never made it there. ...Overnight parking ban suspended for holiday weekend
Here’s something to be thankful for… The ban on overnight parking has been lifted from today through Sunday, resuming Monday, according to a citywide phone call from Mayor Warren’s office. Does anybody remember if this is regular procedure? ...What’s the appropriate balance of power on the City Council?
There’s been a lot of discussion on this thread about ward representation and balance of power in the City Council. Personally, I’ve been a proponent of reducing the size of the City Council by cutting it in half while maintaining the balance of power....Dear Councilors: Please aim for citywide consensus on council size
When discussing and deciding whether and how to reduce the size of the City Council, I hope councilors will consider the following: 1. We just went through a bruising campaign. Discourse in our city during this election was hostile and ugly. Just as has happened in...
Former Newton TAB editor Gail Spector running for School Committee
As a journalist and blogger who has covered Newton for 17 years, I am beyond excited to announce my candidacy for School Committee from Ward 8. This seat is currently held by Margie Ross Decter, who cannot run for reelection because of term limits. Like all School...
Kathy Marchi announces run for Ward 1 School Committee
Kathy Marchi in Ward 1 sent out the following today:: Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am excited to tell you that I am running for the Newton School Committee from Ward 1! This seat is currently held by Ellen Gibson, who is not seeking reelection. All School...
Ellen Gibson not running for re-election to Newton School Committee
Ward 1 School Committee member Ellen Gibson announced today that she will not seek re-election to her seat. She is completing her second term on the committee. With Gibson’s announcement, there are now four School Committee seats without an incumbent running for...
Newton Police Association endorses Scott Lennon
No great surprises here, but, still, Scott Lennon has now earned the endorsements from the Newton Police, Firefighters and Teachers’ unions. Here’s the press release: Newton Police Association endorses Scott Lennon for Mayor, joins teachers and...Surprise! Setti Warren is running for governor!
Update: Here’s the Boston Globe story. Here’s Mayor Warren’s commentary in this week’s TAB. ...