by Greg Reibman | Jul 8, 2019 | NewCAL, Newton, Ruthanne Fuller, seniors |
Many people have written comments here or to me directly in agreement with my article suggesting that parkland, open space, or other protected land should not be used for the proposed senior center, aka NewCAL. But we all recognize, as well, that the current facility on Walnut Street needs replacement. How do we thread the needle between these two desires?
One of my heroes, long-time developer and philanthropist Norman Leventhal, always used to ask me and others considering a new project: “What’s the program?” He would follow this question by saying, “The program will drive the design.”
In the case of NewCAL, the process for determining the program was flawed. I’m not saying that those working on the concept were poorly intentioned. I’m saying, instead, that their
by Greg Reibman | May 17, 2019 | Newton, Ruthanne Fuller, Washington Street Corridor, West Newton |
Mayor Fuller released this statement today… This morning I sent a request to the City Council to authorize the purchase of the West Newton Armory Building and land at 1135 Washington Street just outside West Newton Square. The City of Newton is being... by village14 | Apr 21, 2019 | City Council, Education, Ruthanne Fuller |
In her most recent email newsletter, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller wrote…
An in-depth demographic study of how the four proposed large developments would impact the Newton Public Schools shows that the new housing (1,775 units) would create only a small amount of new enrollment. The study forecast only 83 additional students district-wide over the next decade.
Is she out of her mind? How can that possibly be?
Watch this video to see the presentation on the topic:
Programs and Serives Finance Committee April, 10, 2019 from NewTV on Vimeo.
by Greg Reibman | Mar 4, 2019 | MBTA, Ruthanne Fuller |
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is raising concerns about several proposed changes to MBTA bus routes serving the Newton and neighboring communities. The changes are part of the T’s Better Bus Project, a system wide initiative the transit agency describes as a...
by village14 | Feb 19, 2019 | Newton, Ruthanne Fuller |
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller will present her state of the city address Tuesday. But you can get a turn too: What do you think the state of our city is? by Greg Reibman | Feb 1, 2019 | Education, Northland, Riverside, Ruthanne Fuller, School Committee, Schools |
In addition to releasing a statement today regarding the MBTA’s proposed bus changes, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller also shared these thoughts regarding the Newton Public Schools latest enrollment projections. (bold added below for emphasis)
The school enrollment forecast is critical, and it’s done thoughtfully, seriously and in-depth each year.
The Enrollment Analysis Report in November and the Enrollment Planning and Class Size Report issued this week show that while we have to
by village14 | Jan 14, 2019 | Riverside, Ruthanne Fuller |
The Newton City Council’s Finance and Zoning & Planning Committees will meet tonight (Monday) to consider a request from Mayor Fuller to accept and expend funds from Mark Development to to cover the cost of independent consultant support for a vision plan... by Greg Reibman | Jan 7, 2019 | Mayor's office, Newton, Ruthanne Fuller |
This is from Mayor Fuller’s email newsletter… We have been considering 20 locations across Newton for new solar panels on City owned properties, including roofs of buildings and parking lots. After a listening tour, reading comments, and more analysis,...
by village14 | Dec 4, 2018 | Ruthanne Fuller, School Committee, Schools |
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller released this through her email newsletter today
It was a powerful meeting, and I’ve been reflecting on what I heard from students, teachers and members of our community.
Here are my thoughts
by village14 | Nov 19, 2018 | Newton, Ruthanne Fuller, seniors |
This is a guest blog post.
I participate in several exercise classes at the Newton Senior Center. During the previous municipal election season I was present when candidates listened to seniors asking for a larger and upgraded senior center. Post-election, the Mayor’s office decided to push for a multigenerational facility called NewCAL – Newton Center for Active Living, instead of a new or expanded senior center. This switch has not been welcomed by folks who frequent the Senior Center.
The proposed name marginalizes seniors who are
by Gail Spector | Nov 10, 2018 | Newton people, Nonantum, Ruthanne Fuller |
