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Croteau-Chonka: Overnight parking in Newton reflects supply outweighing demand

A common concern regarding the Village Center Overlay District (VCOD) project is that newcomers to Newton living in new, larger developments will potentially create more parking demand than can currently be supplied. Reassuringly, local real-world data shows that this is not the case. At ten multi-family housing sites in Newton, only…

Chapman: Countering disinformation about Randy and rail trail

It seems we are living in an age of disinformation when people say things deliberately or inadvertently which have no basis in fact. This is the case for claims in the Ward 4 Councilor race that Randy Block is against the construction of a rail trail in Newton Lower Falls.…

Gagen: Zoning proposal is product of long and thoughtful process

The Zoning and Planning Committee of the City Council has approved new zoning for business districts after a long and thoughtful process, ably assisted by the Planning Department. The Committee and the planners sought out, and benefited from, extensive public input. The committee began work several years ago with the…

Belleville: The choice is clear!

A recent social media post referred to anti-development candidates. Let’s be clear. We have NO anti-development candidates. We have candidates who support Newton’s compliance with the MBTA Communities, which requires that Newton zone for a 25% increase in housing units. They support no more until an impact analysis, and additional community education…

McNeil & Cagwin: U-CHAN statement on zoning and election

U-CHAN (Uniting Citizens for Housing Affordability in Newton) will not be officially endorsing any candidates for City Council based on their stance on the Village Center Overlay District (VCOD) zoning proposal, as the short-term and material impact on very low-income households is minimal. As an organization that is well-versed in the multitude…

Zollers & Laski: Vote for Vicki Danberg

We support Vicki Danberg for re-election to Newton City Council as she has been a leader in matters of housing, the environment and safety.  Vicki chairs the Newton Plastics Reduction Working Group, dedicated to reducing use of single use plastics in the City. She led the successful ban on polystyrene (Styrofoam)…

Shelton: Vote for Randy Block

I’m a voter in Ward 4. I shall vote for Randy Block for City Council. Randy is a thoughtful listener on the issues surrounding Newton. He will work hard and represent us well. Please join me in voting for Randy. Alvin SheltonNewton Lower Falls

Monahan: Remove ‘Save Newton’s Villages’ misleading lawn signs

Newton is on the precipice of an important decision. A decision that will determine not if Newton changes – all communities change – but how Newton changes. That decision is embedded in the Village Center Overlay District proposal now before the Newton City Council. As with every public policy decision,…

Ward: Messaging of Save Our Villages signs is spot on!

There is some criticism that the Save Our Villages signs are “misleading.”  While I have not bothered to count the actual number of floors depicted, I will safely assume that the graphic image on the sign was not meant to be a literal translation of Newton’s rezoning proposal, but more so…

Lipshutz: Rena Getz’s knowledge of Newton will make her a strong City Councilor

Anyone who has ever heard Rena Getz speak at a public hearing or meeting knows that her knowledge of Newton’s ordinances, zoning regulations and history is extraordinary. Rena has devoted decades to community service as a volunteer and as an elected member of the Waban Area Council. Currently serving as…

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