As a writer, community activist, and long-term Newton resident, I am supporting and voting for Cyrus Dahmubed to become Newton Ward 4, At-Large, City Councilor. Anyone in Newton can vote for him. What is it about Cyrus that makes me want to support him? Foremost, he is a concerned, inquisitive,…
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I’ve been a Newton resident for over 20 years and have known John Chaimanis and his family for over five years in our Newton community. I’ve come to deeply respect his character, thoughtful approach to complex issues, and commitment to fairness and collaboration. John is willing to participate in hard…
As current Newton City Councilors, we are supporting and voting for two candidates for the Ward 4 At-large seats: Cyrus Dahmubed and Josh Krintzman. With Cyrus, we are thrilled to anticipate the fresh approach and professional architecture and urban planning experience he will bring. He’s a listener and collaborator. No…
I am supporting and voting for Cyrus Dahmubed (Ward 4) in the upcoming city-wide election. He is a trained, Harvard educate architect. He has the vison and ability to help progress Newton toward fair and balanced mixed-use housing as well as wise urban planning. As the youngest candidate running, he…
I am a long-time resident of Newton Massachusetts, and daughter of Matthew Jefferson, the first black alderman and Board of Alderman President for the City of Newton. Through his leadership, my dad was committed to creating just, equitable and inclusive opportunities for residents to live, learn and thrive in the Garden City.…
As election season reaches its peak, it’s disheartening to see the tone of public discourse surrounding the Ward 4 At-Large race grow so negative. We should be encouraging community-minded residents to step up, not discouraging them through personal attacks and misrepresentations. John Chaimanis is precisely the kind of candidate Newton…
We are supporting the candidacy of Julie Irish for Newton Ward 5 Ward Councilor. Julie is currently the president of the Upper Falls Area Council, Board Member of the Upper Falls Community Development Corporation (CDC), Countryside School PTO Co-President, Co-Chair of Newton Upper Falls Village Day, Coach of Newton Girls Soccer,…
As NPS parents and Newton residents, we’re proud to support Jenna Miara for the Newton School Committee. Jenna is a thoughtful listener, bridge-builder, and tireless advocate for students. With directly relevant experience as a public interest lawyer and lived experience as a parent, she brings both heart and expertise to the…
Both John Chaimanis and Fred Smith are correct. John is correct that Newton cannot build its way to affordability. The rule of supply and demand would need a catastrophic assist. Fred is correct that vertically built, multi-family housing offers the most promise to alleviate the region’s severe housing shortage. The problem is that Newton…
My name is Analise Castillo, and I live in Newton Upper Falls. I write to you to express my wholehearted support for my neighbor, Garry Miller, in his campaign for Newton City Council, Ward 5. I hope to offer insight as someone who has known him personally for nearly two…