Test your civics knowledge on Sunday–and no civics shaming!
This is a FREE event; no expertise is needed, just a will to challenge yourself, be a part of a team, and have some fun! Bring your 8th grader or high school student to join the team. Sign up to participate in the Newton Civics Challenge at the Cabot School on...Can you answer this civics question? Test your knowledge!
In preparation for the Newton Civics Challenge (for adults and students 8th grade and above) on Sunday, March 1, see if you can answer this question: How many articles are included in the main text of the Constitution? (Post your answer below–and no googling...What would you ask Sheriff Koutoujian?
Now that the election is over, we can start to focus on other things! Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian will host a community discussion on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 7:00pm, at the Angier Elementary School, open to all. He’ll be talking about the...Saturday Night at the Races (Candidate Races, that is!)
If you find yourself four day before the municipal election still not 100% sure who you want to vote for in all the contested City Council races, here’s another opportunity to see a whole lot of candidates at once! No speeches or debates, just conversations...LWVN Voters Guide Now Available (and fully functional!)
Apologies for issues with the link below and with some of the links on the LWVN page. Please try again if if didn’t work last time! (and thanks to all who reported issues!) The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) has just published its 2019 Voters Guide,...LWVN Voters Guide Now Available!
The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) has just published its 2019 Voters Guide, available to everyone by clicking here: https://lwvnewton.org/voters-guide-2019/. ALL candidates for ALL races, both for City Council and for School Committee in contested and...
Celebrate 100 years of women’s suffrage, starting on October 30th
Newton will be celebrating 100 years of women’s suffrage over the next year, and a coalition of groups working with the Mayor’s Office to plan a variety of events. The first will be on October 30th, so mark your calendars! On Wednesday, October 30, 2019...Get ready for more Candidates’ Forums from LWVN and NewTV!
LWVN and NewTV have finished taping Candidates’ Forums for all the City Council races, including a second round with the Ward 5 Ward candidates. We chose to include write-in candidate Rena Getz with the winners of the preliminary election, Bill Humphrey and...
Celebrate Constitution Day–talk about it with an expert this Sunday from 5 to 6:30 pm
Join members of the League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) on Sunday, September 15 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Durant Kenrick House (286 Waverly Avenue, Newton) as we host a community discussion led by constitutional law professor, Jed Shugerman. We will be talking...P & S Committee votes to forward raises to the full City Council
Just tonight, the Programs & Services Committee voted to forward the following compensation recommendations for discussion to the next full City Council meeting: Mayor (currently $125,000) to $155,000 City Council (currently $9750) to $15,500* School Committee...
Is Our Constitution Holding Up to the Test of Time in 2019? Join the discussion on September 15
Join members of the League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) on Sunday, September 15 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Durant Kenrick House (286 Waverley Avenue, Newton) as LWVN hosts a community discussion led by constitutional law professor, Jed Shugerman. We will be...
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