My name is Tarik Lucas and I am running for Newton City Council At-Large from Ward 2.
Hi, My name is Tarik Lucas and I am running for Newton City Council At-Large from Ward 2. Seeing as how most of the readers of Village 14 don’t know who I am, let me tell you a little about myself. I moved to Newton in 2009 and I have enjoyed living in the Garden City...
Holly Ryan to run for Ward 8 City Council
This press release arrived today…. Holly Ryan, a life-long Oak Hill Park resident and community leader, announced her candidacy today for the Ward 8 City Council seat to replace retiring City Councilor Cheryl Lappin. Holly is well known for her community...
TONIGHT: Thinking about running for office? This event is for you.
Considering running for public office? Or maybe helping someone run for office? Interested in how local campaigns work? “Don’t Just Stand There…RUN!’ — happening Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Newton City Hall, Room 211 — is for you.
The League of Women Voters of Newton invites candidates, potential candidates, campaign managers, campaign treasurers, and all interested citizens to a workshop that offers practical information and advice about political campaigns by a group of
Lappin joining Gronkowski, announces retirement
Ward 8 City Councilor Cheryl Lappin sent this to colleagues (under the message line “Gronk & I’…have come to the same decision”) today..
Dear Colleagues,
I am reaching out to share with you that after 18 years of serving as a Newton City Councilor I have decided not to run for a 10th term.
This was a difficult decision because serving on the City Council has been among the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of my life. It has been a privilege to work on behalf of our neighbors in Ward 8, and all residents, to assure that Newton continues to be
And now onto the next election!
One year from this week, all 24 seats on the Newton City Council and all eight seats on the school committee will be open for election. Are you planning to run? Are there particular councilors or school committee members that you are especially interested in seeing in...Humphrey apologizes for tweet criticizing Mashpee police
Ward Five City Council candidate Bill Humphrey posted these tweets this evening in response to earlier criticism of the Mashpee Police.
Let's wait now for the investigation into the pursuit and hope it will lead to reforms. 2/2
— Bill Humphrey 🌳 (@BillHumphreyMA) August 3, 2018
Ward 5 City Council candidate criticizes cops in…. Mashpee
Bill Humphrey wants to succeed Ward 5 Councilor John Rice but he’s not just focused this summer on Waban, the Highlands and Upper Falls.
The 2nd most interesting thing about Monday’s marijuana ban vote
In front of a passionate standing-room-only crowd Monday, the Newton City Council voted 13-8 against placing a question on the November ballot asking voters if they would like to ban all recreational marijuana stores in Newton. Later, in a 18-2 vote, the council...Bill Humphrey is running for the Ward 5 City Council seat
Just after Ward 5 City Councilor John Rice announced that he will not seek reelection in 2019, local activist Bill Humphrey has tossed his hat into the ring.
John Rice not running for re-election
After ten years serving as the Ward 5 city councilor, John Rice has decided not to seek another term. He will keep his job as executive director of the Hyde Community Center. In Councilor Rice’s words: “Some people think this will mean I will be leaving...New council to elect new pres and VP this week
The incoming Newton City Council is scheduled to elect its new president and vice president this Thursday (Dec. 14) at City Hall. As noted earlier, Susan Albright, Cheryl Lappin and Marc Laredo have expressed interest in being president. According to Amy Sangiolo’s fabulous newsletter Vicki Danberg and Rick Lipof are running
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