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Posts published in August 2024
In the century since his birth, Matthew Jefferson was part of the engine moving the country toward racial equality and justice. From his earliest days, he broke ground for equality in education, jobs, politics, and law. And as he moved forward, he cleared paths for others to follow. At his…
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,…
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…