by Gail Spector | Oct 1, 2018 | recreational marijuana |
An organization called “Respect the Vote, Newton” filed a statement of organization last week for the purpose of “advocacy for the legal sale of cannabis to adults in Newton, Massachusetts.” The chair is listed as Victor Chiang from Wellesley....
by Gail Spector | Sep 24, 2018 | Newton, School Committee |
The Boston Globe, in its “The Argument” column in Globe Local, posed a question about abolishing school committees. Responding against the idea was Newton School Committee Chair Ruth Goldman. Read what Ruth and former mayor of Methuen Dennis A. DiZoglio...
by Gail Spector | Sep 23, 2018 | Newton people |
Newton lost an extraordinary community member and a gentle soul when Tony Bibbo passed away in August. Thanks to Aaron Goldman for honoring Tony in this week’s issue of the Newton TAB. Aaron’s words say it all about Tony: “He was patient with...
by Gail Spector | Sep 7, 2018 | Newton, parks, Upper Falls |
Stella and I are going to miss the free outdoor sculpture exhibit along the Newton Upper Falls Greenway. The greenway is a nice piece of Newton; the artwork makes it even better. It’s only up until Sunday. by Gail Spector | Sep 6, 2018 | City Council, City Hall, Newton, recreational marijuana, Ruthanne Fuller |
In a letter to the City Council, Mayor Fuller asked councilors to docket three separate ballot questions about marijuana retail shops on the November 2018 ballot. Click here to read Mayor Fuller’s memo. Proposed questions are: 1. Shall the city adopt the...
by Gail Spector | Sep 5, 2018 | Elections |
Among the other results from last night, Marilyn Devaney beat Newton-resident Nick Carter (56% – 44%) in the race for Governor’s Council – District 3. Congratulations to Marilyn on her victory and to Nick for running such a great...
by Gail Spector | Sep 4, 2018 | Newton |
Polls are closed. Go here to see how Newton voted.
by Gail Spector | Sep 4, 2018 | Newton |
Hope everybody had a great day! Your interesting stories are welcome here! For that matter, we’ll take your boring stories too!
by Gail Spector | Sep 4, 2018 | Newton |
Don’t forget to vote today and come back here to tell us what number voter you were in your precinct. Feel free to share your choices and reasons.
by Gail Spector | Aug 2, 2018 | Newton |
I’ve heard from three sources that Bryan Barash has either decided to run or is thinking about running for Ward Councilor in Ward 2 against three-term incumbent Emily Norton. (I’m awaiting confirmation from Bryan.Emily has confirmed that she’s running for...
by Gail Spector | Aug 1, 2018 | Crystal Lake, Public safety |
According to Newton Patch, a 28-year-old man drown in Crystal Lake just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. Our condolences to his loved ones.
by Gail Spector | Jul 9, 2018 | Newton, recreational marijuana |
After an impassioned discussion and several good arguments, the City Council voted 13-8 against putting a question on the ballot to ban recreational marijuana stores. Councilors voting against the ban were: Leary, Greenberg, Albright, Norton, Brousal-Glaser,...
