by Sean Roche | Dec 9, 2019 | Newton |
Presumably the seven councilors who voted No on the Northland zoning and special permit were hoping for the same outcome as the Right Size Newton folks who seek a referendum and a reversal of last week’s 17-7 vote in favor of both the zoning and the special... by Sean Roche | Dec 6, 2019 | Newton |
I don’t want a referendum on the Northland special permit. (Do not sign the petition!) However remote, the downsides are too unpleasant. But, jeez, if by some miracle the Right-Sizers get the signatures, what an opportunity to settle the whole question of... by Sean Roche | Dec 5, 2019 | Newton |
A part of me wants to go grab a clipboard, head down to the Newton Centre T station, and start soliciting signatures. Send me a t-shirt, Randall Block!I imagine the pitch after the jump.
by Sean Roche | Nov 18, 2019 | Boston College, Webster Woods |
From a reader, we received a copy of the most recent letter from Boston College to its neighbors. The full text of the letter, below. It amounts to a factually sketchy warning that your elected representatives don’t have your best interests in mind. BC, however,... by Sean Roche | Nov 14, 2019 | Newton |
According to the Boston Globe, the 15 Mayor Coalition, of which Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is a member, is among a busload of area mayors who support a 15¢ increase in the state gas tax. The increase could raise $450 million that could be used to fund transit... by Sean Roche | Nov 12, 2019 | Newton |
More distraction from Councilor-elect Bill Humphrey, once again live-tweeting a community meeting. by Sean Roche | Nov 7, 2019 | Newton |
In the last week of the campaign, Councilor Greg Schwartz received $3,000 from three members of the Kopelman family in Chestnut Hill and loaned his campaign $9,000. That’s just over half the money he raised in the entire campaign ($23,725). Maybe the late fliers... by Sean Roche | Nov 6, 2019 | Newton |
We had our elections. We have our results. They are already over 12 hours old. Time to move on. What’s next?
by Sean Roche | Nov 6, 2019 | Newton |
It’s tough to read too much into election results. But, yesterday Ward 6 voters did seem to send one message. The Ward 6 voters rejected the nasty smear campaign waged by Lisa Gordon, former Alderman Ken Parker, Newtonville Area Council member-aspirant Carolyn... by Sean Roche | Nov 5, 2019 | Newton |
Herewith, the complete results of the 2019 Newton municipal elections as compiled from the city’s unofficial results page. by Sean Roche | Nov 5, 2019 | Newton |
Susan Albright and Jake Auchincloss have successfully defended their seats against newcomer challengers Tarik Lukas and Jennifer Bentley. Totals: Auchincloss — 7798 Albright — 7674 Lukas — 5212 Bentley — 4263 Councilor Albright was first... by Sean Roche | Nov 5, 2019 | Newton |
Councilors Deb Crossley and Andreae Downs held off a challenge from former Alderman Paul Coletti and will return as Ward 5 councilors at-large in January. Results: Crossley — 7935 Downs — 7774 Coletti — 5212 Councilor Crossley was first elected in...
