by Sean Roche | Jul 24, 2020 | Newton |
I’ve seen these thin-red-line lawn signs popping up around Newton, presumably in response to the NFD v. Fuller beef. Maybe the Newton Fire Department should reconsider the campaign. Echoing the imagery of the thin-blue-line campaign is risky business in this...
by Sean Roche | Jul 22, 2020 | Newton |
Mayor Fuller’s latest letter dropped today, and she links to the city’s Overdue: Confronting Race & Racism in Newton page. Which has this at the top of the page: And, this at the bottom: The city seal, celebrating John Eliot converting the indigenous...
by Sean Roche | Jun 7, 2020 | Newton |
Councilor Laredo (at-large, Ward 7),I received your recent (June 6) constituent letter in which you address the essential topic of the day: the continued police violence against black men and women. (I have printed your letter, in full, at the bottom of the post.) You call for us all, but particularly elected city officials, to, in your words: “Listen,” “Self-reflect,” and “Work together.” by Sean Roche | Apr 2, 2020 | Newton |
A few takeaways from the discussion about the proposed new Zoning Ordinance at last week’s on-line meeting of the City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee.
by Sean Roche | Mar 23, 2020 | Newton
Took pictures of the different signs posted on stores around Newton Centre, yesterday. Devastating. Especially when considered en masse, these often heartfelt notes from business owners to customers really brings home the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our local economy.
by Sean Roche | Mar 22, 2020 | Newton |
The fewer the interactions, the sooner this is under control.
by Sean Roche | Mar 22, 2020 | Newton |
City Councilor Marc Laredo (At-large, Ward 7) has some thoughts about transportation. Also, looks like he’s gearing up to run for mayor. Or state rep. by Sean Roche | Mar 21, 2020 | Newton |
Cannot believe the number of landscaping trucks I’ve seen around. Two or three people driving around in the close confines of a truck cab is not safe. by Sean Roche | Mar 16, 2020 | Newton |
Hearing all sorts of reports of teen gatherings in and around village centers. I’ve got a teen daughter. I get it. The isolation is brutal. And, it’s only going to get worse. But, teens must practice social distancing. They probably won’t get sick,... by Sean Roche | Mar 15, 2020 | Newton |
Update: Baker has shut schools for three weeks, closed restaurants and bars, and barred gatherings over 25 people. Good. by Sean Roche | Mar 4, 2020 | Newton |
Whatever your view on the desirability of referenda to settle matters of great complexity, our recent Northland vote provides an opportunity to test a claim: that ward councilors are uniquely capable of divining and representing the wishes of their constituents. It’s not often that our elected officials vote and we get to vote on exactly the same item. The numbers after the jump.
by Sean Roche | Dec 10, 2019 | City Council |
This week, the City Council-elect will caucus to determine Council leadership for the next term. The president will likely be Councilor Susan Albright (AL2) or current president Marc Laredo (AL7). As I understand it, several people have their hats in the ring for...
