by Gail Spector | Jun 10, 2021 | City Council, Newton, zoning |
In an effort to solicit public input about the future of village centers, the Planning Department has been reaching out to groups that aren’t typically asked their opinions on municipal matters. Groups include high school students, people with disabilities, the... by Chuck Tanowitz | May 18, 2021 | City Council, Newton, zoning |
Last night’s city council meeting took an interesting turn when the city council split on how strong to make the zoning ordinance. On one side are a group of councilors who believe that there is a chance that we can entirely prohibit gun stores and want to hold...
by Gail Spector | Mar 16, 2021 | City Council, City Council elections, Elections, Newton |
For those of us who love the math of elections, here’s a chance to post your predictions. Same grand prize as always: winner gets a free subscription to Village 14. What do you think the spread is going to be in the two races? and What’s turnout going to...
by Gail Spector | Mar 11, 2021 | City Council, City Council elections, Newton |
Note: Village 14 has invited each candidate in next week’s special election to post a final guest column about their candidacy. This one is from David Micley, who is running for City Council from Ward 2. Dear Village 14, My name is David Micley and I am running for...
by Gail Spector | Mar 11, 2021 | City Council, City Council elections |
Note: Village 14 has invited each candidate in next week’s special election to post another guest column about their candidacy. This one is from Bryan Barash, who is running for City Council from Ward 2. Bryan Barash: What Progressive Means to Me My name is Bryan...
by Gail Spector | Mar 11, 2021 | City Council, City Council elections |
Note: Village 14 has invited each candidate in next week’s special election to post another guest column about their candidacy. This one is from Madeline Ranalli, who is running for City Council from Ward 1. Hi everyone! This is Madeline Ranalli, candidate for Ward...
by Gail Spector | Mar 11, 2021 | City Council, City Council elections |
Note: Village 14 has invited each candidate in next week’s special election to post another guest column about their candidacy. This one is from Tarik Lucas, who is running for City Council from Ward 2. Connections The best part about running for office is making...
by Gail Spector | Mar 10, 2021 | City Council, City Council elections, Newton |
Note: Village 14 has invited each candidate in next week’s special election to post a final guest column about their candidacy. This one is from John Oliver, who is running for City Council from Ward 1. Thank you to the team at Village 14 for inviting all of... by Chuck Tanowitz | Feb 11, 2021 | City Council, City Council elections, Elections, Nonantum |
A Political Action Committee recently filed with the state that appears to have the goal of trying to “Save Nonantum.” Says the website: “Nonantum is under attack by a group of radical politicians who want to end our traditions and eliminate our...
by Gail Spector | Dec 8, 2020 | City Council, City Council elections |
Thanks to commenter George for sharing the tweet announcing John Oliver’s run for the Ward 1 City Council at-large seat that is open following the death of Jay Ciccone. He will be running against his next door neighbor Madeline Ranalli. UPDATE: I got the... by Chuck Tanowitz | Dec 5, 2020 | City Council, City Council elections, politics |
One of my favorite columns of the old New York Times Magazine was On Language, most frequently penned by William Safire. Safire was famously conservative, but like HL Menken, he often turned his attention to the language of those in the headlines. This was back when...
by Gail Spector | Dec 4, 2020 | City Council, City Council elections |
Newtonville resident Tarik Lucas, who would be the only Black member of the City Council if he wins, announced that he’s running for the Ward 2 City Council at-large seat that is open following Jake Auchincloss’ election to Congress. Here’s the press...
