Alexis de Tocqueville mentioned that the spirit of liberty is especially embodied in local voting in New England towns which he says, “forms the principle and the life of American freedom.” It was heartening to walk through the Newtonville Village Day this week and be reminded of the several contested…
Posts published in October 2025
In the early 20th century, Newton was known throughout the state and nation for its innovative public school system, with high educational standards and cooperative officials. In 1930, Boston University’s School of Education contracted with Newton Public Schools (NPS) for their students “to see progressive principles of education at work…
This year, Newton voters will finally have the opportunity to repeal Newton’s Overnight Parking Ban, which prohibits overnight parking on every street in Newton from December through March. Dating back to 1936, this outdated and nonsensical law is a burden to many Newton residents. Despite decades of concerns from residents,…
I am writing as a long-time Newton resident, not as a Newtonville Area Councilor. Initially, I was ready to support the repeal of the winter overnight parking ban. I even signed the petition outside the Star Market, believing that asking the people was the best way to handle City policy.…
The City is no longer delaying trash/recycling pickup on weeks that have these holidays: Residents should set out trash, recycling, and yard waste on regular trash day for these weeks. If you miss the collection, you’ll need to wait until the following week for pickup. Collection crews will not be…
While a member of the Board of Aldermen (now City Council), I was one of the primary sponsors, in 2013-14, of increasing the overnight parking ban fine from $5 to $25. The rationale, at that time, was that a $5 fine was not an effective deterrent to overnight parking when it…
Perfect weather and a large crowd came out for Newtonville Village Day in 2025. See the gallery at https://photos.figcitynews.com/2025/2025-Newtonville-Village-Day
From vintage doorknobs, typewriter keys, and spools of thread — to Fenway Park, the Prudential building and the old and new Newton North High Schools — photographer Sharon Schindler has captured striking images of both everyday objects and well-known area landmarks. The Newton Free Library is exhibiting 21 of her…
Join Newton at Home on Tuesday, October 7 from 5:30-7:30PM at the Scandinavian Living Center, Nordic Hall (206 Waltham Street) for the book launch of Women of Courage and Conviction by Newton writer Dorothy Anger, along with four of the book’s women — also Newton residents — as they share…
The League of Women Voters of Newton invites all community members for a Topic Meeting on the proposed elimination of Newton’s winter overnight parking ban. It will be held on Tuesday, October 7 from 7-8:45PM in the Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer Steet). Panelists from groups supporting “Yes” and…
Newton at Home will host a Senior Resource Fair at Sunrise of Newton (431 Washington Street, Newton) on October 9, 10AM-12PM. It’s a free community event designed to connect older adults and their families with a wide range of local resources that support aging with dignity and ease. Highlights include:…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes the following requests: Recodification Committee will meet on Monday to discuss 2022 Recodification. Land Use will meet on Tuesday regarding requests for Public Safety…