This morning I had the privilege of moderating a panel with six of the seven candidates for mayor (Richard Saunders was unable to attend) at a forum for business leaders sponsored by the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber. We’re working on a video of the entire event (with better sound), but for now here’s a segment where I asked if they would ask voters for a property tax override during their first term in office. Only one candidate offered a definitive yes.
Here’s the list of certified candidates who will appear on the Municipal Preliminary Ballot on Tuesday Sept. 12, with the top-2 candidates proceeded to the November finals. Office Ward Candidate Name Ward Councilor 1 Franco Cedrone Ward Councilor 1 Maria S....
In addition to Gail Spector, there’s a few other last minute surprises on the list of candidates running for office this fall, including Christopher Markiewicz, challenging Jay Harney in ward 4 seat and frequent candidate Janet Sterman running yet again in Ward...
This announcement comes from GreenNewton, Mothers Out Front, Bike Newton, 350 Mass and ForwardMA.
For the first time, all seven candidates running for Mayor of Newton will appear on one stage to discuss their positions on environmental issues that concern Newton residents. The three city councilors running for Mayor, Amy Sangiolo, Ruthanne Fuller, and Scott Lennon, will be joined by Al Cecchinelli, Richard Saunders, Eli Katzoff, and Geoffrey Woodward, in a forum moderated
Couldn’t help but notice this star-spangled video on my Twitter feed. Eli Katzoff, owner of a video production company, has already introduced himself on another thread. What does he bring to this race? His website is short on details, but there are a few issues listed, some familiar some not so much.
It’s been a while since I stopped by the city clerk’s office to see if anyone new has pulled papers to run for mayor, city council or school committee recently. Here’s what I discovered that I don’t believe has been previously reported, Julia...
The Globe has a story this morning about a Newton family that’s been told it’s 13 feet high front yard tomato growing apparatus is illegal. The article mentions that homeowner Eli Katzoff “launched a website to demonstrate how the garden works and...
