On November 4th, Newton voters will have the opportunity to elect new members to the City Council. For this election, I am endorsing John Chaimanis and Lisa Gordon for Councilor At-Large, and Julie Irish for Ward 5 Councilor. John has fought for social justice in education and the environment and…
Posts published in October 2025
I’m writing to share my strong support for Mali Brodt for the Newton School Committee. I feel so lucky to have worked with Mali for seven years at Josiah Quincy Upper School in Boston, where I got to see up close her incredible dedication to her students. She put her…
As a longtime Newton resident, I take seriously the responsibility of evaluating City Council candidates and casting an informed vote. Local government decisions—on housing, zoning, transportation, budgeting, and environmental priorities—directly affect our quality of life. That’s why I make a point of learning about each candidate’s record, approach, and understanding…
Newton has been my home for over 25 years, and I’m running for City Council because I care deeply about the people and villages that make it special. As a software engineer and product manager, I’ve built my career on solving complex problems through collaboration and careful listening — skills…
I am writing to express my strong support for Mali Brodt’s candidacy for the Newton School Committee. Having had the privilege of both my children educated by Mali, I witnessed the profound and positive impact she had on them, particularly during their formative middle school years. Mali is not only an…
I strongly support Mali Brodt (Ward 6) for School Committee. Mali Brodt was a middle school history teacher for 16 years. She is now a School Adjustment Counselor in Reading Public Schools. The fact that Mali has a long history working in public schools is the number one reason that I am supporting her. Anyone…
I am voting for John Chaimanis. Why? Because he is a leader who brings new ideas and solid experience with budgets and fiscal planning. Newton needs this. In many ways, we’re in a rut—facing financial problems that show up in our sidewalks and roads, our schools, our small businesses, our commercial…
Newton voters presumably want to know about the experience and expertise of all candidates for School Committee. They rightfully expect School Committee members to be effective stewards of our public education system, to promote good policies and services for all our schools, to value excellence in education and to advocate…
Fig City News has published a free Special Print Edition to inform voters before the 2025 municipal election. Below are listed the 88 local shops, banks, and community facilities across the city where you can pick up a copy. (If any need restocking, email [email protected].) This 16-page voter’s guide contains:…
To facilitate the MBTA’s rebuilding of the Green Line D (Riverside) Branch, train service will be suspended October 24-31, replaced by buses — free and accessible — running local and express shuttle routes: Riders may change between Express and Local shuttle bus routes at Newton Highlands. There will be no…
Upwards of 2,000 protesters filled Newton Centre Green on Saturday, October 18, for the second No Kings demonstration condemning the policies of the Trump Administration. The rally was one of more than 2,700 held nationwide, with organizers estimating roughly seven million participants across the country. The Newton event was organized…
I strongly support repealing the overnight on-street parking ban in Newton during the winter. My spouse and I used to live on the first floor of a two-family home in West Newton, and my niece and her husband lived upstairs. We all worked, and it was difficult for us to…