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…
With the September 1 Democratic primary approaching, longtime Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan is facing a challenge from David Solet, a former prosecutor in her office who is campaigning on a message of change, public safety, and modernization. The two candidates have meaningful connections to Newton, where Solet previously lived…
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…
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…
Jason Poulos, an AI researcher from Sherborn challenging Congressman Jake Auchincloss in the September 1 Democratic primary for the MA-4 seat which represents Newton, says artificial intelligence is already displacing workers and Congress isn’t doing enough about it. “We need large structural changes to create a floor for workers,” Poulos said…
The Ward Councilor for Ward 2, David Micley, and his wife plan to move from Ward 2 to Ward 6 in mid-January to accommodate their growing family. Under the Newton City Charter, Micley is allowed to remain in office for his elected term (through 2027), and he says he intends…
In its customary post-election leadership caucus, the School Committee members-elect met on Monday, November 17, in a public but unrecorded session and unanimously elected Alicia Piedalue (Ward 7) the following year’s Committee Chair and Jason Bhardwaj (Ward 3) Vice Chair. Those voting were the members-elect, including Mayor-elect Marc Laredo, who…
After a virtually even split in the electorate, resulting in the narrow defeat of the repeal of the Winter Overnight Parking Ban, the Yes and No campaigns have issued a joint statement saying they have joined forces to lobby the City Council for a comprehensive parking plan. In a near…
The results of this municipal election bring several newcomers to office: seven on the City Council and six on the School Committee. Here are links to the Fig City News reports of interviews with each of them, conducted before the election. City Council School Committee