by Deb Crossely, Andrea Downs and John Rice | Dec 9, 2019 | Newton, Upper Falls |
The three Newton City Councilors representing Ward 5 submitted the following column to the TAB and have shared with constituents via email.
We are the three Newton City Councilors representing Ward 5 including Newton Upper Falls. We are writing to explain why we voted for the Northland Newton Development and why we are opposed to the proposed referendum. We urge you NOT to sign the petitions being circulated.
We voted for the Northland development because we believe it is an excellent plan which will greatly enhance Newton Upper Falls. In our discussions with Needham Street neighbors over the last 10 years, we have found no one who thinks
by Village 14 | Sep 30, 2019 | City Council elections, Newton |
Here’s the NewTV/Newton League of Women Voters debate between among incumbents Deb Crossley and Andreae Downs and challenger (and former Alderman) Paul Colletti, who are running for the two Ward 5 City Council at-large seats.
Decision 2019: Ward Five Councilor at Large from NewTV Government on Vimeo.
by Village 14 | Jun 18, 2019 | Northland |
City Councilors Krintzman, Leary and Noel have added their names to Auchinclos’ and Down’s call for Northland to reduce residential parking. by Greg Reibman | Apr 4, 2018 | City Council, parking |
There’s been a lot of discussion on this thread here and this thread here about proposed changes to Newton’s overtime parking rules.
Here’s the minutes and the audio from the City Council’s March 23rd Public Safety and Transportation meeting* where this proposal was approved to be sent to the full city council for a vote. (Deliberation of the proposed parking rule changes came nearly two hours into the meeting)
After listening to it, I can’t help but get the impression that the discussion was rushed and the committee was tired and anxious to pass the proposal without a lot of debate. I’d be interested in hearing if others reach the same conclusion.
Particularly rushed is the deliberation over the proposal’s mos
by Greg Reibman | Feb 21, 2018 | medical marijuana, recreational marijuana |
City Councilor Andreae Downs does an excellent job explaining the pros and cons of issues surrounding bringing recreational marijuana to Newton on her website. Recommended reading.
