by Village 14 | Nov 8, 2019 | Boston College, City Council elections, development, Elections, NewTV, Riverside, Ruthanne Fuller, School Committee, zoning |
NewTV’s election night coverage Tuesday began with a wide ranging interview with Mayor Ruthanne Fuller where she discussed Webster Woods, NewCAL, Newton Power Choice, Northland, Riverside and other developments (including breaking news about a residential tower at Chestnut Hill Square) and zoning (along with what types of development projects might be proposed in the future).
This same video also includes interviews with Gail Spector and a BU student journalist, School Committee member Steve Siegel, City Council President Marc Laredo and Councilor Cheryl Lappin, following by election results and analysis.
by Greg Reibman | Sep 13, 2019 | City Council elections |
One of the more interesting contests this fall has to be the ward 3 city council contest between Julia Malakie and Carolina Ventura who are running for the seat being vacated by Barbara Brousal-Glaser. By all accounts, Malakie would seem to have the advantage and I... by Greg Reibman | Dec 19, 2017 | City Council, Newton |
Seven veteran Newton City Councilors said good bye to their colleagues and constituents on Monday Dec. 19 in their final meeting before leaving the council. Several of these are extraordinary and recommended watching. Thanks to Jack Prior of Newton Watch for recording and sharing.
Jack has also posted photos here.
by Greg Reibman | Dec 18, 2017 | City Council |
The Newton City Council will hold its final meeting of the 2015-17 term tonight which means it is also the final meeting for these seven councilors.
- Scott Lennon
- Ted Hess-Mahan
- Dick Blazar
- Brian Yates
- Ruthanne Fuller
- Amy Sangiolo
- Jay Harney
Each of the retiring members will be given five minutes to offer final remarks.
by Greg Reibman | Dec 12, 2017 | Newton |
From last night’s Zoning & Planning Committee meeting, which was the last for committee chair Ted Hess Mahan and committee members Brian Yates and Amy Sangiolo.
by Jerry Reilly | Nov 5, 2017 | Newton |
Friday night something very special happened here in Newton. Seventeen candidates for elected office walked up to a microphone and shared a five minute personal story to a crowd of 150 people at Gregorian Rugs. The stories were funny, poignant, heartbreaking, emotional, scary and everything in between.
Thanks to Maureen Reilly-Meagher and Walter Frankel devoting their Saturday to the effort, we now have the video edited and those stories available for all of you.
Friday night’s Nomad Story Slam was a non-political event in the middle of the most heated part of a political season. For most people, getting up and telling a personal story to a crowd of strangers is a daunting task. For candidates for public office it is twice as daunting and we are thrilled that so many stepped to the microphone.
Friday night we asked the audience to refrain from any bit of negativity. Enjoy the stories or not. We encouraged them to cheer on the storytellers if they liked but absolutely no hissing, booing or heckling. The audience was wonderfully compliant with that simple request. I’m going to ask the same of all of you here on Village 14.
Just as I brandished a large hook on Friday night. I’ll brandish a small Delete key tonight.
Enjoy the stories for what they are and continue all the campaign comments on the many other Village 14 threads … and never the twain shall meet.
Many many thanks to Gregorian Rugs, our video crew, the Newton Nomadic volunteers, the audience, but most of all to the storytellers. Click on the names below. Enjoy.
Ted Hess-Mahan – co-host and outgoing City Councilor
Anping Shen – candidate for School Committee
Deb Crossley – candidate for City Council
Andreae Downs – candidate for City Council
Eileen Sandberg – candidate for School Committee
Janet Sterman – candidate for City Council
Matt Miller – candidate for School Committee
Jake Auchincloss – candidate for City Council
Susan Albright – candidate for City Council
— intermission —
Amy Sangiolo – co-host and outgoing City Councilor
Jim Cote– candidate for City Council
Jerry Reilly – Newton Nomadic Theater
Ruthanne Fuller – candidate for Mayor
Margaret Albright – candidate for School Committee
Scott Lennon – candidate for Mayor
Nicole Castillo – candidate for City Council
Brenda Noel – candidate for City Council
Brian Yates – candidate for City Council
Andrea Kelley – candidate for City Council
Vickie Danberg – City Councilor bonus story
by Chuck Tanowitz | Oct 2, 2017 | Charter Commission, City Council, City Council elections |
A strongly worded letter released this morning and signed by seven city councilors, including the two mayoral candidates, opposes the Home Rule Petition that is docketed by another 14 candidates. This suggests that even if the petition passes the city council, it may run into trouble with the new mayor, no matter who
by Village 14 | Apr 9, 2017 | City Council, City Council elections, Newton, Ted Hess-Mahan |
This arrived via email this evening…. Dear Friends, I am running for Newton City Council, Ward 3 At-Large. Join me at my KickOff event! After the divisive presidential election, I was inspired to become more active locally. Ted Hess-Mahan is not...
by Greg Reibman | Nov 14, 2016 | City Council, City Hall, Mayor's office, Newton |
Newton Mayor Setti Warren’s announcement last week that he will not seek reelection next fall has already set off some announcements for from would-be successors. So far, City Council President Scott Lennon and City Councilor Ruthanne Fuller have tossed their... by Village 14 | Oct 9, 2015 | Newton |
Here’s the video from the Newton League of Women Voters/NewTV forum featuring the three candidates running for the Ward 3 At-Large Alderman/City Council seat: Incumbents Ted Hess-Mahan and Jim Cote and challenger Julia Malakie. Voters will have a chance to elect two... by Greg Reibman | Sep 25, 2015 | Newton |
Three candidates for the two at-large seats on Newton’s Board of Aldermen/City Council from Ward 3 At-Large — incumbents Ted Hess-Mahan and Jim Cote plus challenger Julia Malakie— will be on the ballot this November. Cast up to two votes in our very unscientific poll... by Greg Reibman | Sep 10, 2013 | Elections, Mayor's office |
The four candidates for mayor of Newton — Jacqueline Sequeira, Tom Sheff , Setti Warren and Ted Hess-Mahan — will face off in their only debate prior to the Sept. 17 preliminary election in a NewTV/League of Women Voters forum this Thursday at 7 p.m. What do you...
