As NPS parents and Newton residents, we’re proud to support Jenna Miara for the Newton School Committee. Jenna is a thoughtful listener, bridge-builder, and tireless advocate for students. With directly relevant experience as a public interest lawyer and lived experience as a parent, she brings both heart and expertise to the…
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My name is Analise Castillo, and I live in Newton Upper Falls. I write to you to express my wholehearted support for my neighbor, Garry Miller, in his campaign for Newton City Council, Ward 5. I hope to offer insight as someone who has known him personally for nearly two…
I am the son of an immigrant father and a single working mother who instilled in me the values of looking for good in everyone, giving back, and hard work. Anyone who knows me, knows that I fight for social justice in education, against poverty, and for our common home…
As a Newton resident and parent, I am proud to support Christine Fisher for School Committee. Christine brings deep knowledge of education systems and a truly independent perspective that our schools need right now. Christine has spent years learning how schools work from the inside out. She understands how decisions…
As Zervas moms, we’ve seen how much Ben Schlesinger contributes to our community. He doesn’t just talk about engagement — he lives it. Whether coaching kids, attending school events, or helping parents understand what’s happening in City Hall, Ben shows up, listens, and follows through. As a coach, Ben encourages…
A hundred years after Newton native Jack Lemmon entered the world, the West Newton Cinema celebrated the award-winning actor by screening four of his classic movies and hosting his family over the weekend. West Newton Cinema Foundation president Elizabeth Heilig said the idea originated with Jack’s daughter, Courtney Lemmon, who…
Garry Miller has my wholehearted vote for Ward 5 City Councilor. He understands the issues before us and has demonstrated his full commitment to making Newton the best it can be. As an affordable housing advocate, I appreciate his support for building more affordable homes, both ownership and rental, including smaller…
As a longtime Newton resident and parent, I know how much our community values our public schools. That’s one of the reasons I’m supporting Garry Miller for City Council in Ward 5. Emily Prenner, current School Committee member from Ward 5, has endorsed Garry because of his “staunch support of the Newton…
We often hear about the need for affordable housing in Newton—usually focused on people who want to move here, including younger adults hoping to return. But there’s another affordability crisis that deserves just as much attention: the challenge facing Newton’s Seniors who already live here and want to remain in…
As an NPS educator, I’m excited to be supporting Mali Brodt, Jenna Miara, and Jim Murphy for School Committee. This fall, I had the opportunity to host Mali and Jenna in my home with neighbors and. friends. Mali and Jenna were thoughtful, forward-looking, and solution-oriented. It was deeply refreshing to talk with…
As members of a local volunteer group that worked closely with Jenna Miara for more than two years, we have seen firsthand the kind of compassionate, capable, and committed leader she is. Jenna would be an exceptional School Committee member, and we are thrilled to vote for her. In 2022,…
I’m a special educator at Newton North, and I work closely with many members of our Unit C staff. The work these professionals do is foundational to our schools – they are truly the backbone of the system. For our schools to thrive, we need leaders who understand how the…