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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

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…

Waller: Zoning shows it’s time to change the Councilors

I am endorsing the following City Council candidates – Rena Getz, Alan Lobovits, Lisa Gordon, Randy Block, Stephen Farrell, and David Micley. I am doing this because of the current City Council’s failure to examine, much less resist, Mayor Fuller’s plan to rezone Newton. If her plan goes through, there…

Grieser: Vote for six candidates who oppose VCOD zoning

Although the ballot doesn’t mention it, this election is about the Administration’s Village Center Overlay District (VCOD) zoning proposal and the majority City Councilors who support it. The VCOD, a boon to wealthy real estate entities, will upzone most of Newton’s village centers and nearby residential streets for some 14,600…

Song: Lisa Gordon for Ward 6 Councilor

I am writing to support Lisa Gordon for Ward 6’s Ward Councilor. I’ve known Lisa for many years and continue to rely on her expertise on Newton. Lisa was the first person I asked to help us when the City proposed to cut the elementary orchestra and increase class sizes. Lisa’s contributions…

Lobron: Getz, Lobovits, and Micley for a more collaborative City Council

With the election around the corner, many people are beginning to ask “who are you voting for”? I’ve made no secret that the most important issue to me is getting a Fair Contract for the NTA —  something I feel will benefit not only the teachers, but everyone in Newton,…

Reisler: Consistency and civility, please?

I was greatly surprised that Ward 2 candidate Dan Gaynor, in the October 22 debate with David Micley, vociferously disputed his opponent’s claim in a recent campaign mailer that he (Gaynor) supported buildings as tall as 6 stories on Walnut Street. (In the mailer text, Micley wrote: “… he supports drastically…

Goldin: How I am voting

There are important races in this election, but the ballots aren’t clear. For At-Large City Council races, the ballot instructs “Vote for TWO.” However, you can vote for one candidate or none. All Newton voters can vote in All of the At-Large races. However, if you vote for only ONE candidate,…

Gaebler: Micley is best supporter for Newton Public Schools

My name is Julia Gaebler. As a Ward 2 resident and long time Horace Mann parent activist, I am writing to enthusiastically encourage you to join me in supporting David Micley for Ward 2 City Councilor. I have come to know David closely on the campaign trail, and I am convinced…

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