
The cheese stands alone*
No, I’m not saying Jim Cote is a dairy product. But his comment here, reminded me that Cote the only at large city council candidate who was not endorsed by either of our two political PACS: Voters for A Vibrant Newton or Newton Democracy. What does that say...Newtonville Commuter Rail station is closed
Newtonville Commuter Rail Station will be closed until further notice while repairs are being made to its stairs, the MBTA announced Tuesday evening. After an inspection, the stairs were closed “out of an abundance of caution,” MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo told the...VIDEO: Ward 3 City Council At Large forum with Cote, Kelley and Wright
Here’s the NewTV/Newton League of Women Voters debate between among incumbents incumbents Andrea Kelley and Jim Cote and challenger Pam Wright for two seats on the Newton City Council.
Decision 2019: Ward Three Councilor at Large from NewTV Government on Vimeo.

Two PACs form to support city council candidate slates
There’s been some discussion and speculation about this on other threads. But here’s the details about the two political action committees have formed in support of different slates of candidates for Newton City Council. Newton Democracy Political Action...
West Newton favorite, L’Roma Bakery & Cafe is for sale
One of Newton’s most beloved coffee shops/gathering places — L’Aroma Bakery & Cafe — is on the market, according to this listing. It appears the Salie family is looking to sell the building, at 15 Spenser Street, to someone who might want...VIDEO: Ward 6 School Committee Goldman vs. Rosenblit
Ward 6 School Committee contest candidate Galina Rosenblit declined to participate in NewTV/League of Women Voters forums that we’ve been featuring here on Village 14. But she did elect to take NewTV up on the offer to create a “candidates message.” Here’s both of the Ward 6 candidates: incumbent Ruth Goldman and Galina Rosenblit
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Decision 2019: Galina Rosenblit from NewTV Government on Vimeo.
VIDEO: Ward 5 School Committee: Prenner and Agranovich
Ward 5 School Committee contest candidate Lev Agranovich declined to participate in NewTV/League of Women Voters forums that we’ve been featuring here on Village 14. But he did elect to take NewTV up on the offer to create a “candidates message.” Here’s both of the Ward 5 candidates: Emily Prenner and Lev Agranovich
Decision 2019: Emily Prenner from NewTV Government on Vimeo.
Decision 2019: Lev Agranovich from NewTV Government on Vimeo.

Wrangle snake? Check. Subdue gunman? Check. Run Chicago Marathon? Check!
You may recall the incident over the summer of an 8-foot Burmese python being on the loose in Newton. Amusing to some, terrifying to others, the incident ended with the snake being caught by Jean Paul LaPierre, in the yard next door. Well, it turns out this wasn’t...Chestnut Hill Del Friscos to close Sunday
Del Frisco’s Grille at the Street in Chestnut Hill has will be permanently closing this Sunday, Oct 20, the company announced last night. They’ve posted information about give cards, rewards program and future reservations here.Mayor asks working group to re-assess NewCAL sites, including Newton Centre triangle
I am the Chair of the Newton Council on Aging. Last night, we had our first meeting of the year, which was also one of the NewCAL Community Meetings. The meeting was attended by Mayor Fuller and Commissioners Colino, DeRubeis and Morse, members of the Council on Aging, and a very small number of members of the community.
The purpose of this letter is to apprise the community of what happened at our meeting last night.
VIDEO: Ward 3 City Council forum between Julia Malakie and Carolina Ventura
Here’s the NewTV/Newton League of Women Voters debate between between Julia Malakie and Carolina Ventura who are running for the Ward 3 City Council seat being vacated by Barbara Brousal-Glaser.
Decision 2019: Ward Three Ward Councilor from NewTV Government on Vimeo.