In its customary post-election leadership caucus, the School Committee members-elect met on Monday, November 17, in a public but unrecorded session and unanimously elected Alicia Piedalue (Ward 7) the following year’s Committee Chair and Jason Bhardwaj (Ward 3) Vice Chair. Those voting were the members-elect, including Mayor-elect Marc Laredo, who…
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After a virtually even split in the electorate, resulting in the narrow defeat of the repeal of the Winter Overnight Parking Ban, the Yes and No campaigns have issued a joint statement saying they have joined forces to lobby the City Council for a comprehensive parking plan. In a near…
The results of this municipal election bring several newcomers to office: seven on the City Council and six on the School Committee. Here are links to the Fig City News reports of interviews with each of them, conducted before the election. City Council School Committee
In this week’s election one of the groups that will be most affected didn’t even get to vote! Like me! I am a Newton Public Schools middle schooler and I use the city’s fields and libraries and parks but don’t get to make any decisions about them. But I have…
In a municipal election with only seven of 25 races contested and five first-time candidates running unopposed, Newton’s voters elected a new Mayor, 24 City Councilors (6 of whom are new), and 8 School Committee members (6 new). In a binding ballot question, voters narrowly rejected the repeal of the…
I am an NPS parent of three/ I will be voting for Cyrus, Ward 4 counselor-at-large. My oldest, a senior was at home with some friends when Cyrus came to visit, and I had the privilege of seeing him genuinely interested in hearing about the concerns impacting young people. I…
John Chaimanis and his family are simultaneously a muti-generational Newton family, and a second-generation American family. He and his wife have three students attending Newton Public Schools, and are deeply invested in ensuring our schools succeed. John practices the ideas behind servant leadership; he knows that elected officials work for…
I’m a lifelong Newton resident who loves this city deeply — its neighborhoods, its people, and its strong sense of community. As an architectural and urban designer, I work to create smart, caring plans grounded in community engagement. Now, I want to bring that same approach home, to help design…
As a writer, community activist, and long-term Newton resident, I am supporting and voting for Cyrus Dahmubed to become Newton Ward 4, At-Large, City Councilor. Anyone in Newton can vote for him. What is it about Cyrus that makes me want to support him? Foremost, he is a concerned, inquisitive,…
I’ve been a Newton resident for over 20 years and have known John Chaimanis and his family for over five years in our Newton community. I’ve come to deeply respect his character, thoughtful approach to complex issues, and commitment to fairness and collaboration. John is willing to participate in hard…
As current Newton City Councilors, we are supporting and voting for two candidates for the Ward 4 At-large seats: Cyrus Dahmubed and Josh Krintzman. With Cyrus, we are thrilled to anticipate the fresh approach and professional architecture and urban planning experience he will bring. He’s a listener and collaborator. No…
I am supporting and voting for Cyrus Dahmubed (Ward 4) in the upcoming city-wide election. He is a trained, Harvard educate architect. He has the vison and ability to help progress Newton toward fair and balanced mixed-use housing as well as wise urban planning. As the youngest candidate running, he…