We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with this year’s Fig City News summer interns! It’s been a season of fun, challenges, learning – and well reported, well written articles. We had planned to hire just two or three interns this year, but when Bella Ishanyan became available,…
Posts published in August 2024
At an in-person meeting of the Northland Liaison Committee on August 21, Northland Development executives presented recently proposed project design changes to residents and City Councilors on the committee and responded to questions. The Northland representatives — including Vice President of Construction Mark Medeiros and Senior Vice President of Construction…
I have served on the Newton City Council with all three candidates running for the 12th Middlesex District seat for State Representative, replacing Ruth Balser. Each has a commitment to serving the public and brings his own set of experiences to the role, but only one consistently demonstrates a civil approach…
Rick Lipof and I were elected to City Council Leadership by our colleagues for two terms. Over our four years in leadership and twenty years as colleagues on the Council, I learned his philosophy of governing, and of life. I learned about his integrity and values. As a guiding principle,…
As your Ward 6 Councilor-at-Large, I have worked closely with Rick Lipof for many years and I can say with full confidence that he will represent the 12th Middlesex District as he has the City of Newton, with energy, creativity and compassion. As Vice President of the Council, Chair of…
I have known Rick Lipof as a dear friend and neighbor for 25 years. We lived on the same street and raised our kids together, all of them attending the Newton public schools and the same Synagogue. We did family dinners and holidays together, celebrated our children’s achievements and milestones,…
I first met Amy Sangiolo in 2021, and from my first encounter with her, I could tell she was genuine, honest, and sincere. Since then, I have had the privilege of knowing, learning from, and looking up to her. Whenever I raise an issue facing Newton, I am always met…
I am writing to endorse Amy Sangiolo for State Representative from the 11th Middlesex District. My overriding issue in every election is climate change. From my earliest days as a climate activist, Amy has been a valued mentor and advisor. Early in 2013 then-Alderman (sic) Sangiolo mentored me in working with…
A long-time specialty shop in Newton Highlands – The Walnut Market – offers wines and foods sourced from outside the U.S., including bagels from Montreal that are unlike any others anywhere, from Newton to New York. The Market, at 20 Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands, is currently owned by Matt…
Greg Schwartz has been our family doctor for twenty years, and he is our choice for “doctor in the house” of the Massachusetts State Legislature. As our doctor, Greg has always been thoroughly informed, caring and informative in responding to our needs, and wonderful with follow-through. We have also known…
Mark Development has proposed a revised design for its development project at the MBTA Riverside Station, replacing commercial elements with more residential space. The original (and currently approved) design is a mix of residential, retail, and commercial space — including two large buildings for life sciences, 550 housing units, and…
Alyssa Medin has graduated from St. Olaf College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Philosophy, and French. Neva Hobbs of Brown Middle School was one of 50 young musicians across eastern Massachusetts who participated in Rockport Music’s annual Cape Ann Jazz Workshop of master classes and performances for…