Post-election message from the “No” campaign
Jack Prior, Treasurer of the “No” campaign, Newton Citizens for Local Representation, sent this message this morning to members of the Charter Commission and leaders of the “Yes” campaign: Hello Commissioners and Yes Campaign Leaders — ...Village 14 projection: Three newcomers elected to city boards
Yes we realize that’s it still several hours before the polls close but Village 14’s crack election analysis team has been talking to voters and looking at turnout and is now ready to project in three contests involving
This is what democracy looks like! (polls close at 8 p.m.)
Happy election day. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Please know that we’re counting on all of our readers to be our eyes and ears today. Let us know what you’ve experienced at the polls, which campaigns are represented, which candidates you run into, if...The ties that bind: where money connects candidates
With all the data about campaign finance available publicly, there have already been some good looks at the donations. But what’s fascinated me is how the money connects candidates to one another. There is more study to be done here, but unfortunately, I’m not...
You got mail!
If your household is like mine, your mailbox this week has been chock full of mailers from candidates and the charter committees. The photo here shows the nine mailings we received just today. For candidates, especially first timers in council and school committee...Your Letters-to-the-Editor that did not make it into the TAB
Last week was the last issue of the Newton TAB to contain letters-to-the-editor related to next Tuesday’s election, since none will appear in this week’s issue. After last week’s issue, the TAB reportedly still had a backlog of over 130 letters not...Boston Globe covers developments on Charter debate
The Boston Globe has an article outlining the potential impact of the proposed change to the City charter and the people backing it. “Supporters say the existing council is too unwieldy. …[Opponents worry that] all twelve councilors …would need to...Now online: The latest campaign finance reports
Interested in knowing which school committee candidate in a contested race raised only $350 while a different school committee candidate shelled out $3,200 on a campaign manager?! Today is the day when all local candidates must file their final campaign finance...
Which Issues are Most Important to You
It’s great this election has prompted more civic involvement – It would be even greater if it translates into more residents staying involved long afterward – but first, be sure to get out and VOTE! On November 7, 2017. Newton is a lovely city with a...
Haunted by the Skeleton in the Closet
Halloween is around the corner so it got me thinking about skeletons. Let me explain. We all know the phrase “the skeleton in the closet” — the past indiscretion or mistake that is brought up in our current life that could cause us harm in some way. Let me give...
Do you know about an upcoming candidates’ debate or forum? Share the details here.
This evening (Thursday) I’ll have the privilege of moderating a debate between Scott Lennon and Ruthanne Fuller presented by U-CHAN, the Newton Clergy Association and Engine 6 on housing and other quality of life issues, (7 p.m., at the Eliot Church of Newton, 474 Centre St.). Please use the comments section below the tell us about any other upcoming Newton candidate forums that you know about.
