State Representative John Lawn, the incumbent Democrat representing the 10th Middlesex District (parts of Newton, Watertown, and Waltham), says his work on health care policy, local funding, and responsiveness to community needs demonstrate why voters should return him to Beacon Hill this fall. Newton City Councilor is challenging him, as…
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Newton City Councilor Alison Leary is making the case for change as she challenges longtime incumbent State Rep. John Lawn in the Democratic primary for the 10th Middlesex District seat representing parts of Newton, Watertown, and Waltham. In an early August interview, Leary argued that rising health care costs, a…
Here is information for voters regarding the Democratic and Republican Primary Elections on September 1, 2026 for Federal and State offices. It lists candidates and their websites, candidate forums and interviews, and voting methods and hours. Fig City News will update this guide as new information becomes available. Key Dates…
In my opinion, Ms. Leary’s transgression as detailed in your article, After Lawn vs. Leary debate, Leary apologizes for remarks about Nonantum, goes beyond some intemperate and “mistaken” pronouncement. No amount of apology or backpedaling erases the indelible impression left by her remarks: that an elected official should serve only…
Newton City Councilor and Democratic state representative candidate Alison Leary has apologized after remarks she made during last week’s Charles River Regional Chamber debate with incumbent State Rep. John Lawn. Her remarks about residents of Nonantum prompted criticism from neighborhood leaders, elected officials, and community members. During the July 22…
In honor of the 250th anniversary of United States independence, the Declaration of Independence was read publicly in a ceremony at the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall on Wednesday, July 8. According to Mayor Marc Laredo, the event was intended to renew pride in national identity and bring about…
Rep. John Lawn (10th Middlesex District) is lead sponsor of House Bill 1829 to remove the current statute of limitations on civil cases of child sexual abuse. Current state law allows a victim to file a civil suit until the victim is age 53 (or until age 60 if the victim…
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, there will be a public reading of the document on July 8 at 10AM in the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall. Newton’s State House delegation will bring a framed copy of the Declaration to share during…
The Charles River Regional Chamber will host a virtual debate with the two candidates for the 10th Middlesex District State Representative seat: incumbent John Lawn vs. Alison Leary. It will be held on July 21, 1PM-2PM. The event is free and open to all. Register here. UPDATE: View a video recording…
State Representative Amy Sangiolo will host a Coffee Chat on July 24 at 10AM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street).
On June 23, State Senator Cynthia Creem and Mayor Marc Laredo’s Chief of Staff, Dana Hanson, spoke before the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government in favor of Senate Bill 3092, a Home Rule Petition presented by Sen. Creem that would authorize Newton to issue pension obligation bonds or…
Newton is moving forward with major investments in stormwater infrastructure after City officials accepted a $4.3 million low-interest state loan to fund projects designed to reduce pollution entering the Charles River watershed and help the city meet federal and state environmental requirements.