Every winter, Newton imposes a citywide overnight parking ban, supposedly to ensure efficient snow removal and public safety. Yet year after year, I’ve seen City-owned vehicles parked overnight on Homer Street — violating the ban they’re tasked with enforcing. When the City breaks its own rules, residents have every right…
Posts published in October 2025
Regarding Newton’s Overnight Winter Parking Ban: I have lived in Newton for 37 years and, until recently, rented a writing space over shops on Commonwealth Ave., arriving at night and staying until 5 or 6 am. The office did not have off-street parking. Every night in winter I risked a…
As members of a local volunteer group that worked closely with Jenna Miara for more than two years, we have seen firsthand the kind of compassionate, capable, and committed leader she is. Jenna would be an exceptional School Committee member, and we are thrilled to vote for her. In 2022,…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance Committee’s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled. Zoning and Planning will meet on Monday regarding theses requests: Land Use will meet on Tuesday regarding these requests: Public Facilities will meet on Wednesday regarding these requests: School Committee School Committee has…
I’m a special educator at Newton North, and I work closely with many members of our Unit C staff. The work these professionals do is foundational to our schools – they are truly the backbone of the system. For our schools to thrive, we need leaders who understand how the…
I support repealing Newton’s winter overnight parking ban. The issue of equity overwhelms any concerns about repealing the ban. Repealing the ban addresses the matter of fairness between the “have’s” and the “have-nots.” Yes, there may be some site-specific issues after the ban is repealed, but Newtonians are creative and engaged,…
The winter parking ban is a relic of the pre-satellite era. When snow is coming, the mayor should declare a snow emergency and clear streets. But even in winter, most nights are dry. From December 1 to March 31, it snows on average five nights; if you count snow mixed…
I am writing to share my strong support for Mali Brodt for School Committee (running at Large for Ward 6). I have known Mali for several years and can attest that she is thoughtful, smart, and, in this polarized world, truly open to hearing from multiple viewpoints. Mali is a seasoned educator…
I’m writing to voice my strong support for Garry Miller and to encourage others to take a close look at his experience and commitment to our city. Garry and I have had several thoughtful conversations about what makes an effective Ward Councilor, and I’ve been deeply impressed by his dedication…
The Traffic Council took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video). The items may be appealed through the close of business on November 5, 2025. Approved Denied No Action Necessary Held Attendees: Voting members: David Koses (Chair, DPW), Ned Codd (DPW), Captain Dan Devine (Police), Councilor…