I recently attended an event with School Committee candidate Jonathan Greene and have enjoyed reading about his priorities in these pages. I especially appreciate that he values transparency for parents. I’m impressed by his practical perspective, leadership experience, and empathy. I came away convinced that Jonathan Greene is the right…
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Lisa Gordon is one of the three candidates seeking one of two at-large City Council positions from Ward 6. Gordon believes her varied volunteer and leadership roles in Newton demonstrate her abilities and dedication to Newton. She has run for City Council previously, including a tight 2023 Ward Council race,…
Ted Gross, a familiar face in Newton’s political landscape, is a candidate for one of the two at-large seats representing Ward 6 on the City Council. A longtime resident with deep ties to the community, Gross brings decades of civic engagement. Gross moved to Newton in the 1960s, graduating from…
Sean Roche is one of three candidates seeking the two at-large City Council seats from Ward 6. A first-time candidate in Newton, Roche has been long engaged in Newton governance. He said, “I think politics are a necessary piece of civic engagement.” He described becoming a bike commuter when he…
We are delighted to have the opportunity to vote for Cyrus Dahmubed for City Council for one of the two At-Large City Council seats from Ward 4. All registered Newton voters can vote for him. A lifelong resident of Auburndale, Cyrus has devoted his career to architecture and urban planning,…
Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, October 15 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Traffic Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday,…
School Committee will meet in person (Room 304, Ed Center) in Executive Session on Wednesday, October 14 at 4:30PM to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the NTA – all Units. (See Meeting Notice.)
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 14 at 2PM. The agenda includes the following: Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Economic Development Commission will…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
Here is information for voters regarding Newton’s November 4, 2025 municipal election: Candidate and their websites, candidate forums and interviews, a ballot question, and voting methods and hours. Some information is not yet available. Fig City News will update this guide as new information becomes available. Jump to the following…
I read Mayor Fuller’s financial outlook for Newton. The mayor believes that Newton’s debt is stable and manageable. NPS believes that annual budget increases are insufficient. School families want much more spent on our schools. This, according to many, means regular overrides. Unfortunately, Newton taxes are among the states highest. How…
Now in his third run for Mayor of Newton — twice against Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and currently against Marc Laredo — Al Cecchinelli believes Newton “is going in the wrong direction.” An opponent of high-density residential development, he argues that it “creates a bad atmosphere” and robs villages of their…