by Greg Reibman | Dec 14, 2016 | City Council, Mayor's office, politics |
From this week’s Newton TAB..
Mayor Setti Warren and Chief David MacDonald said Newton’s current practices were already in keeping with those of other “sanctuary city” communities, releasing a policy statement clarifying that Newton police officers do not proactively take action on immigration matters.
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“There is definitely still going to be an ordinance filed,” Ward 2 Councilor Emily Norton said. “A bunch of us have heard from constituents wanting some demonstration of leadership from their elected officials in the wake of the election to reassure people who may be feeling unsure, or unsafe even, in this new reality.”
by Greg Reibman | Dec 5, 2016 | City Council, Mayor's office |
City Councilor Rick Lipof sent this letter to supporters today..
After serious consideration I have decided that now is not the right time for me to run for the office of Mayor. I would like to announce that I will be seeking re-election to the Council as my passion to continue to serve as an at-large Councilor is stronger than ever. I am thankful and grateful to the City for allowing me the honor to represent our community.
I wish to continue lending my 28 years of real estate valuation and consulting knowledge to the Land Use process, especially the Northland proposal to develop over 28 acres on Needham Street and to the ongoing
by Greg Reibman | Nov 22, 2016 | City Council, Newton |
I’m generally sympathetic to the Newton landscapers’ concerns about the impact of a leaf blower ban on their livelihood. But I really did not follow the “Immigrant Lives Matter” signs they displayed at City Hall Monday evening. Can someone explain?
by Greg Reibman | Nov 21, 2016 | City Council, Newton |
Newton City Councilor Jim Cote tried to have a proposed leaf blower ban referred back to the councilor’s Programs and Services Committee. His colleagues didn’t like that but they did agree to postpone consideration until January. Cote (who is on the record... by Greg Reibman | Nov 18, 2016 | City Council, Newton |
Newton City Councilors will consider a summer leaf blower ban (Memorial Day to Labor Day) this Monday, Nov. 21.
Details about the proposal here.
Good idea? Bad idea?
by Greg Reibman | Nov 17, 2016 | Charter Commission, City Council, City Council elections |
Last night the Newton Charter Commission reaffirmed by a 7-2 vote its earlier straw vote to reduce the City Council from the present 24 to eight at-large ward seats (one per ward) and a pool of at-large seats (not tied to residency)—but four, instead of the previously...
by Greg Reibman | Nov 14, 2016 | City Council, City Hall, Mayor's office, Newton |
Newton Mayor Setti Warren’s announcement last week that he will not seek reelection next fall has already set off some announcements for from would-be successors. So far, City Council President Scott Lennon and City Councilor Ruthanne Fuller have tossed their... by Bruce Henderson | Oct 19, 2016 | Charter Commission, City Council |
It’s been over four months since Village 14 reached 80 comments when discussing Marjorie Arons-Barron’s views on the possibility of the Charter Commission recommending the elimination of Ward Councilors. We’ve had some time to rest and think, so... by village14 | Aug 9, 2016 | City Council |
The TAB’s Jonathan Dame reports that Newton City Councilors “were displeased with the request to waive the requirements of a city ordinance-mandated site plan approval process” to move modular classrooms to Brown Middle School and Newton South in time for the start of the school next month.
