Garry Miller has my wholehearted vote for Ward 5 City Councilor. He understands the issues before us and has demonstrated his full commitment to making Newton the best it can be. As an affordable housing advocate, I appreciate his support for building more affordable homes, both ownership and rental, including smaller…
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Much has been said -claimed- about how we must accept unqualified State housing projections and support whatever the private sector wants in the ‘supply side economics’ promise to provide “affordable housing.” Unfortunately, this is not a very effective nor realistic way to achieve much truly affordable housing. Nor shall it…
As a longtime Newton resident and parent, I know how much our community values our public schools. That’s one of the reasons I’m supporting Garry Miller for City Council in Ward 5. Emily Prenner, current School Committee member from Ward 5, has endorsed Garry because of his “staunch support of the Newton…
I’m an apartment renter in The Aven complex in Upper Falls. I’m astonished by a Fig City News interview (Sept. 29) which reports that John Chaimanis, at-large candidate in the 4th ward, stated that “Newton cannot build its way to affordability” because of the persistent demand to live here, combined…
We often hear about the need for affordable housing in Newton—usually focused on people who want to move here, including younger adults hoping to return. But there’s another affordability crisis that deserves just as much attention: the challenge facing Newton’s Seniors who already live here and want to remain in…
As an NPS educator, I’m excited to be supporting Mali Brodt, Jenna Miara, and Jim Murphy for School Committee. This fall, I had the opportunity to host Mali and Jenna in my home with neighbors and. friends. Mali and Jenna were thoughtful, forward-looking, and solution-oriented. It was deeply refreshing to talk with…
Most agree that Newton needs more affordable housing — the question is HOW to achieve it. Some suggest that simply increasing the overall housing supply will cause prices to drop, following a basic supply-and-demand model. But there are serious flaws in that theory. First, what homeowner wants to see their…
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,…
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 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…