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City Council Meetings – Week of 10/26/2025

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,…

School Committee Meetings – Week of 10/26/2025

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…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 10/26/2025

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…

Monahan: Cyrus Dahmubed, a fresh voice for all of Newton

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…

Towvim: Cyrus Dahmubed for City Council

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…

Sapir: Mali Brodt for School Committee

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…

Lucas: Endorsing Chaimanis, Gordon, and Irish for City Council

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…

Tran-Peou: Support for Mali Brodt for School Committee

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…

Gabbay: John Chaimanis has earned my vote

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…

Garry Miller: Collaboration, Affordability & Results

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…

Pruyn: Mali Brodt for School Committee

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…

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