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,…
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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…
I am the son of an immigrant father and a single working mother who instilled in me the values of looking for good in everyone, giving back, and hard work. Anyone who knows me, knows that I fight for social justice in education, against poverty, and for our common home…
As a Newton resident and parent, I am proud to support Christine Fisher for School Committee. Christine brings deep knowledge of education systems and a truly independent perspective that our schools need right now. Christine has spent years learning how schools work from the inside out. She understands how decisions…
As Zervas moms, we’ve seen how much Ben Schlesinger contributes to our community. He doesn’t just talk about engagement — he lives it. Whether coaching kids, attending school events, or helping parents understand what’s happening in City Hall, Ben shows up, listens, and follows through. As a coach, Ben encourages…
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…
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…