I’m proud to be supporting my City Councilor Bill Humphrey for State Representative in the 12th Middlesex District in Newton and Brookline. I believe he will be a superb legislator. Bill is a good listener and a committed progressive who devotes most of his time to improving the political process.…
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Democrats voting in the September 3 primary have a historic chance to improve the Governor’s Council— the people who approve judicial and parole board nominees. Massachusetts deserves high-quality judges, and those who reflect our values. This is the body that makes sure that happens, no matter the governor. Mara Dolan…
I support Rick Lipof for State Representative for Middlesex District 12. After this last legislative session ended without passing key legislation – the economic development and the climate bills, it is critical to elect someone to be our State Representative who can get things done. We need someone with the…
Today, July 26th, is the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Last week, I spoke on a panel commemorating Disability Pride Month and the ADA. The ADA is a piece of civil rights legislation the guarantees access to employment, public services, and government agencies. We still have a…
As I’ve aged, access to Crystal Lake has become more and more difficult. A decision has been taken to designate one side of the area front as beach, and totally neglect the other. The “beach” side has benches and even a mat leading to one of the docks. The non-beach…
I was surprised to read that Superintendent Anna Nolin announced that the Pledge of Allegiance “to the United States flag” will now be said before each School Committee meeting (starting in September), and that Newton students will be required to “pledge the flag each day.” It baffles me as to…
It is extremely encouraging to see the Healey/Driscoll Administration’s determination to make public transportation a major priority and was hopeful when the MBTA applied for a Federal ASAP (All Stations Accessibility Program) Grant to address necessary and critical improvements to the Newtonville Commuter Rail Station. It was unfortunate, however, to…
I am responding to Rhoda Grill’s letter of June 4 in which she states that only one person she spoke with at eight Newton churches agreed to have the church display a “Stand against Antisemitism” lawn sign on its property. Good for that standout church. As Grill writes, “churches have…
I am a resident of Newton. We bought our house off of Crafts Street on the Newtonville/Nonantum line in 1977. I am also a business owner of a non-profit arts organization run from an office in my house. For all of our time here, the area behind what is…
It was good to read that the 50th Annual Mayor’s Community Breakfast was a success. I am glad this Newton tradition exists to celebrate and re-affirm shared community values about unity, belonging, and mutual respect and understanding. As the Mayor said in her remarks, all this is especially important now with the backdrop…