As a longtime Newton citizen and retired clinical psychologist, I strongly urge Newton voters to support a positive future by voting for Doris Ann Sweet for Ward 4 City Councilor. In her professional – as well as her personal – life, Doris Ann has been laser focused on being helpful to others. She’s a…
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We are extremely fortunate to have an experienced and capable candidate like Dan Gaynor to represent Ward 2 on the City Council. His focus on sustainability, affordability, and walkability informs his approach to the zoning proposals now before the Council. He understands the importance of keeping our village centers strong…
Randy Block will be an exceptional advocate for Ward 4. This is one of the many reasons Chris Markiewicz has endorsed Randy to be his successor. Randy is committed to hearing from all sides. More importantly, he doesn’t presume to know more than his neighbors and colleagues. This alone will…
I first met Doris Ann in 2008 when she was helping to advocate for the Auburndale Community Library to stay open. Doris Ann has also assisted residents struggling to pay rent and medical bills, by co-managing the United Parish of Auburndale’s charitable fund. Doris Ann is a measured, can-do community…
I support Randy Block for Ward 4 City Councilor and I urge you to do the same. I’ve worked closely with Randy on the LFIA Riverside Committee and was consistently impressed with his grasp of the issues and his leadership. He was generous with his time and energy and always ready…
In the upcoming election Newton voters can chose among three candidates for at-large councilors from wards five and six. The instructions on the ballot tell you to vote for two candidates for each of these seats. But in the case where you really only want to cast a vote for…
I first met Martha in the early 2000s. I was working on Capitol Hill on Sudan policy and Martha was a leader in a grassroots organization to stop the genocide in Darfur. Even as a young 20-something year old, it was evident she had the unusual and perfect combo of grit, smarts, passion, and kindness.…
I support Doris Ann Sweet for Ward 6 Councilor. As a founder and leader of Engine 6, Doris Ann works to enable sensible middle-income, lower-income, and senior housing to help address the housing and climate crises. Personally, I’m struck by the suffering caused by the housing shortage that causes sky-high…
After reading the FCN story about the “Candidates express concerns about upcoming Area Council debates,” I was disappointed to hear that several candidates for public office claimed that the four Newton Area Councils were incapable of organizing a City Council debate in an unbiased fashion. As a former Area Councilor,…
The city of Newton, Massachusetts is currently at a crossroads with regards to city planning, especially due to the requirements put forth by the 2021 MBTA Communities Act, which requires more housing density close to transit stations. As we approach the city council election on November 7, the debate around…