John Chaimanis is an at-large candidate for City Council from Ward 4. Having grown up in Bayside, Queens, New York, Chaimanis first moved to Newton in 2001 and became a Newton (Auburndale) homeowner in 2014. His wife Gina’s family roots are in Newton. Chaimanis is Managing Director at Kendall Sustainable…
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Finishing his fourth term and running for re-election as an at-large City Councilor from Ward 4, Josh Krintzman sees himself as a source of continuity on a City Council that will certainly have many new members in 2026. He spoke about growing up in Newton, attending Zervas Elementary School, Brown…
Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Your website has various biographical items on it. Could you…
Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Your campaign materials and website discuss your work as an…
Please accept my compliments on the excellent series of interviews of School Committee candidates that you have published. Competition for these important municipal positions is good for the city and also for the candidates themselves. You’ve done an important public service in helping us learn about their backgrounds, interests, and…
Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Your website highlights your career in anti-poverty advocacy and justice…
Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Why did you decide to run for School Committee? I’m…
JJ Kazakoff-Eigen, a first-time candidate challenging incumbent Maria Greenberg for the Ward 1 Councilor seat, sent an email on September 15, saying he is suspending his campaign. This leaves Ms Greenberg without an active opponent in this race, meaning she will almost certainly retain that seat on the City Council.…
I’d like to commend FCN for its excellent series of interviews with candidates for the Newton School Committee. The thoughtful, well-researched questions provide real depth, and the long-form approach gives voters a much richer understanding of the candidates. Your thoughtful coverage is a real public service, and I appreciate the…
Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Relative to other candidates, you’re somewhat new to Newton. What…
Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Your campaign cites your background with Newton North Boosters and…
Christie Lee Gibson, one of the two candidates running for School Committee in the competitive Ward 1 race, sent an email to her supporters Sunday night, September 7, saying that she was withdrawing from the race. Her withdrawal leaves Arrianna Prioa without an active opponent in that race, meaning Ms. Proia…