Shawn Fitzgibbons for School Committee
All candidates running for contested seats in the upcoming Newton elections were invited to submit a post in support of their candidacy. This is Shawn Fitzgibbon’s I am running for School Committee to ensure that all Newton students are able to access an...
Paul Levy for School Committee
All candidates running for contested seats in the upcoming election were invited to submit a post in support of their candidacy to Village14. This is Paul Levy’s I’d like to take this opportunity here on Village 14 to thank the many hundreds of parents who have...Why I’m voting for ….
Hope springs eternal You’re all invited to tell us why you are voting FOR any of the candidates running in this election. You are specifically requested NOT to use the thread for comments about candidates you won’t be voting for. There are plenty of...
Live theater returns
We got a tip a few weeks ago about the world premiere of a brand new one woman show by Joanne Callum Powers – Miss Delta Township. We hopped in the car for a road trip and went to see one of the final performances before it closed … and we loved it !! It...
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Candidate debate weekend
The four neighborhood Area Councils are jointly hosting Zoom based debates this weekend for all contested seats in the upcoming November Newton elections. Sign up here. Here’s the schedule: Saturday, Oct. 16: City Council At Large Ward 5 (1 to 1:45 p.m.)...Mayoral debate video
This morning the Charles River Chamber hosted a Zoom based debate between mayoral candidates Ruthanne Fuller and Amy Sangiolo. Here’s the video
Debra Waller parking redux
A while back I wrote a post specifically about Ward 5 City Council candidate Debra Waller’s campaigning about parking/zoning issues in Upper Falls (and beyond). This post is a response from Debra Waller about those specific issues – Jerry Hello, this is...Candidates and the environment
Want to know the candidates’ opinions on environmental issues around zoning, gas infrastructure, and more? Green Newton & Newton 350 Mass asked the questions. Here are the candidates’ replies: 2021 Newton City Council Candidates Respond to...Save Nonantum is at it again
As another election approaches, Save Nonantum is once again making disturbing accusations about un-named city officials plotting and planning to undermine Nonantum and its traditions. Just like the last time around they don’t share any details that would allow...
Athletic field forum – Oct 17
The Newton Fields Foundation and City Councilors Tarik Lucas and John Oliver are hosting a forum on Zoom, Sunday Oct 17. 7:30 PM about the state of Newton’s athletic fields and what can be done to improve them. They’ll also have an industry expert on hand...