by Gail Spector | May 16, 2017 | Mayor's race, Scott Lennon |
According to Jenna Fisher at Newton Patch, the Newton Teachers Association has endorsed Scott Lennon for mayor. From the article: Teacher’s Union President Mike Zilles explained that Lennon’s stands on state-wide issues were an important part of endorsing...
by Gail Spector | May 16, 2017 | Governor's race, Setti Warren |
Mayor Setti Warren is hosting a family block party Saturday outside his home on Beaumont Avenue. On his Facebook page, he wrote that he’ll be announcing “his own next steps” in his work “towards a brighter future for the Commonwealth.” ...
by Gail Spector | May 10, 2017 | City Coucil, Elections, Newton |
I’m excited to report that Charter Commission Chair Josh Krintzman has pulled papers to run for councilor at-large from Ward 4. I think Josh would make a great city councilor. He’s smart, articulate and level-headed. He’s also a strategic thinker... by Gail Spector | Apr 13, 2017 | Charter Commission, City Coucil, Newton |
I am beyond disappointed to learn that the Charter Commission reversed its decision – again – on residency requirements for the four district council seats. Chris Steele changed his vote. I think this will be a deal breaker for a lot of people, and I can’t imagine why...
by Gail Spector | Apr 4, 2017 | Mayor's race, Newton Fire Fighters Association, Scott Lennon |
From the campaign of Scott Lennon: Last Thursday night, the membership of the Newton Fire Fighters Association voted unanimously to endorse City Council President Scott Lennon in his bid for Mayor. The association represents 181 Newton firefighters as well as... by Gail Spector | Apr 4, 2017 | Budget, Schools, Setti Warren |
Mayor Setti Warren emailed the School Committee today to inform them that he is declaring a “health holiday” in the fall, an action that will add approximately $1.2 million back into the FY18 school budget. This move should reduce the anticipated deficit... by Gail Spector | Apr 2, 2017 | Charter Commission, City Council |
Note: This post was moved up so it would not be lost behind our April Fools Day posts. The Charter Commission last night voted 5-4* to add residency requirements to the four councilor-at-large seats. Candidates for the four seats must live in a designated district...
by Gail Spector | Apr 1, 2017 | Chamber of Commerce, Elections, Mayor's race, Newton |
Village14 has learned (ok, Greg told us –- first!) that Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce president and Newton resident extraordinaire Greg Reibman is running for mayor of Newton. Here’s an excerpt from his website: “I have a plan to grow Newton’s economy and make...
by Gail Spector | Mar 27, 2017 | Governor's race, Public safety, Setti Warren |
Gubernatorial candidate, I mean Mayor, Setti Warren released the following statement in response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ threat to strip some sanctuary cities of Justice Department grants: “With all due respect to the Attorney General, Jeff Sessions...
by Gail Spector | Mar 13, 2017 | Affordable housing, David Cohen, development, Newton |
CAN-DO (Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development) hosted its 14th annual “Yes! In My Backyard,” fundraiser last night. The event was a celebration of and tribute for Executive Director Josephine McNeil, who is retiring after 23 years. The...
by Gail Spector | Mar 11, 2017 | Governor's race, Newton, politics, Setti Warren |
Mayor Setti Warren plans to officially change the wording on campaign documents that the office he is seeking is governor, according to Frank Phillips in the Boston Globe. Warren is still saying that he hasn’t made up his mind, but this move allows him to raise...
by Gail Spector | Mar 1, 2017 | Charter |
My household received a flyer this morning from the Committee to Re-Elect Emily Norton that lays out reasons not to support the Charter Commission’s suggestions. The arguments are what you’d expect: reduces local representation and accountability,... 
