My name is Ruthanne Schwartz Fuller and I’m running for mayor of Newton

My name is Ruthanne Schwartz Fuller and I’m running for mayor of Newton

Village 14 is inviting all candidates for mayor, city council or school committee to submit a single guest column between now and Aug 1.

I’m running for Mayor because there’s a lot at stake for Newton – for our schools, for our neighborhoods and village centers, and for our taxpayers.

Our next Mayor must build on the strong tradition of progressive leadership to ensure all residents have access to the great schools and livable neighborhoods that make this a special place to live.

Our next Mayor must prepare responsibly for the financial and strategic challenges to come.

Most of all, our next Mayor must listen, to give citizens in all parts of Newton – from the Lake to Oak Hill, and all parts in between – a voice in the decisions that

Newton mayoral hopeful:  believes he may have influenced ‘Da Vinci Code’

Newton mayoral hopeful: believes he may have influenced ‘Da Vinci Code’

Let’s start by saying that I have no idea what this means except that it’s, well, very odd. So here goes.

The TAB’s Laura Lovett has a brief interview this week with Rich Saunders, who recently announced plans to run for mayor. Here’s an except:

Saunders is originally from Methuen and moved to Newton three years ago. He has had several careers including