Finance Committee’s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 27 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday,…
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School Committee has canceled a previously scheduled Executive Session Meeting to be held on Monday, October 27 for a grievance hearing with the Newton Teachers Association. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 212) on Friday, October 31 at 12:30PM. The agenda…
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street, Newton Centre) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 27 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Youth Commission Advisory Board will meet in person (Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library) on Monday, October 27 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
My son, who attended Newton North high school (class of 2020) struggled in college and returned home in the fall of 2021. After a difficult period, he eventually found a rewarding and productive job caring for children with Autism in Dedham. This afforded enough income for him to launch into…
I’m proud to support Cyrus Dahmubed for City Council. A lifelong Auburndale resident, Cyrus combines a deep love for our city with the skills and creativity to help it thrive. As an architectural and urban designer, he understands how our neighborhoods, small businesses, transportation, and natural resources all fit together to make Newton…
In a time when so much of our national conversation is marked by fear and exclusion, I’m excited to see local candidates who lead with compassion for all. That’s why I am enthusiastically supporting Cyrus Dahmubed for At-Large City Councilor for Ward 4. At 32, Cyrus would be the youngest…
The Ward 6 School Committee race has exposed a stark contrast between two approaches to public service; Mali Brodt’s is one built on merit and expertise. The choice for Newton voters is simple: Mali is the demonstrably superior candidate. Our children deserve the most qualified leader; Mali Brodt is it. Mali’s two…
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…
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…