Amy Sangiolo has our vote for State Representative. She was one of the founders of the highly successful Fig City News online news site, restoring vital local journalism to Newton. She first started the site as a newsletter in 2015, to provide easy-to-find information about the Newton City Council’s work…
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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.…
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…
On July 31, the two democratic candidates for 11th Middlesex District State Representative — Alex Jablon and Amy Sangiolo — met online in a debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) and moderated by CRRC President, Greg Riebman. Incumbent Rep. Kay Khan is stepping down from the role…
Newton is more than just my hometown; it’s the community that shaped who I am today. Growing up here, I’ve seen both the challenges our city faces and the immense potential within our community and its residents. We need proactive, bold leadership to harness this potential and address the pressing…
I’m running to be the next State Representative for the 11th Middlesex District. I served for 20 years as a Newton City Councilor and currently work at the Attorney General’s office as a consumer specialist in housing. This is a critical time as we face a number of challenges: a…
The Massachusetts Governor’s Council, or Executive Council, is a governing body that provides advice and consent to the Governor of Massachusetts on matters such as judicial nominations, pardons, and commutations. Composed of eight councilors and the Lieutenant Governor, who serves ex officio, or as the result of one’s position, the…
On June 27, the League of Women Voters of Newton sponsored a debate among the three candidates to succeed the retiring Rep. Kay Khan as state representative for the 11th Middlesex district. Alex Jablon and Amy Sangiolo seek the Democratic party nomination. The winner of the September 3 primary will…
For the third time in two weeks, the three Democratic candidates for the open 12th Middlesex House seat met to make their case to district voters. The three candidates — City Councilor Bill Humphrey, City Councilor Rick Lipof and former City Councilor Greg Schwartz — highlighted their experience and campaign…