It’s no surprise that many Newton voters find our elections confusing.  So many good people running for so many positions.  How do you decide? You can study each candidate and their positions.  Everyone “should” do this, but it takes time and the information can be...

The Newton Fields Foundation and City Councilors Tarik Lucas and John Oliver are hosting a forum on Zoom, Sunday Oct 17. 7:30 PM about the state of Newton's athletic fields and what can be done to improve them.  They'll also have an industry expert on hand to talk...

I want to propose a slightly different way of thinking about, understanding, and discussing zoning questions. Let's talk in terms of  development potential.  At the slight risk of over-simplification, zoning comprises the regulations that limit the size (and shape) of...

We give Councilor Emily Norton a bit of grief on this blog, because of her anti-green housing positions, but she's doing some great work in her day job. From the Watertown News comes a report of Councilor Norton's push, as head of the Charles River Watershed...

Annie Sandoli reported on the Newton Patch that firefighters responded to a transformer fire on Homer St around 1 PM this afternoon. Eversource's map shows scattered power failures in and around the area.

It's a good day in my neighborhood.   Bettinas Bakery just opened today, a few blocks away from my house in the former Bob's Sub premises on Elliot St at the top of Oak St. They are serving breakfast and lunch sandwiches and a mighty fine selection of all kinds of...

I met Debra Waller, candidate for Ward 5 City Council for the first time yesterday at Upper Falls Village Day. Her pitch and her flyer (below) were totally focused on parking regulations in proposed new zoning regulations - "Vote Debra Waller for Ward 5 City Councilor...