Override election campaign spending
Today's Fig City News reports that the No Override Newton ballot committee didn't file their Pre-Election Report before election day as required by law. They have since filed the report and it reveals that most of the No campaigns funding came from two $10,000...
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Development focused election endorsements
Right Size Newton and Engine 6 are Newton organizations that nearly always end up on opposite sides of the fence for decisions having to do with development projects in the city. Each organization has recently announced their candidate endorsements for the upcoming...
Mayoral candidates and their single-family boxes
Newton's mayoral candidates share a common problem: their positions -- or perceived positions -- on single-family-only zoning. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller will have to deal with opposition characterizing her as a threat to single-family zoning, despite her seemingly being...
Hate Incident at Newton North
The following is an email that was sent to families from Newton North Principal Henry Turner: Incidents of hateful graffiti are rare at Newton North, but unfortunately, they do happen in our school. We are committed to sharing information with you about these...
Nobody wins? — Updated
Election results are in
The final (unofficial) results are in for the preliminary election for Mayor of Newton Albert Cecchinelli Jr 661 (6.2%) Ruthanne Fuller 5926 (54.7%) Amy Mah Sangiolo 4247 (39.2%) Congratulations to Ruthanne Fuller and Amy Mah Sangiolo who will run...
It’s election day in Newton
Vote today in the preliminary election for Newton's mayor. This is as simple a ballot as you'll ever see - one race, three candidates. The two winners will appear on the November final election ballot. Albert Cecchinelli Jr Ruthanne Fuller Amy Mah Sangiolo Polls are...
Last call to sign up for Sunday’s Tour de Newton
The 9th annual Tour de Newton will take place on Sunday, September 19th starting at 9AM. Tues Sept 14 is the last day to register. Go to: https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-newton2021. Registration rates are $10 child, $15 adult, under 3 FREE. Registration closes after...
George Wein passed away today
Newton native George Wein passed away today at the age of 95. If his name doesn’t ring a bell, what he created certainly will and you may have even attended one of his events. Wein was the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, Newport Folk Festival and the New Orleans...