Burt Work

Dear Editor, Newton’s government process looks open—but too often, it isn’t. By the time most residents learn about a proposal, the real decisions have already [...]

By Nancy Schon I have spent my life creating public art, My sculpture, Make Way for Ducklings in the Boston Garden has brought joy to countless children, [...]

Election Day is behind us. With record voter turnout and a razor-thin margin, Newton voters have decided to keep the overnight parking ban in place [...]

I frequently cycle on Elliot Street, and even my personal opinion is mixed. Traveling westbound was dangerous. Rounding the tight curve, westbound cars cannot see [...]

Dear Beacon Editor, Election Day was a sad day for Newton’s Public Schools, our students, their families, our treasured teachers, and administrators. In an unprecedented [...]

I’m writing to support Cyrus Dahmubed and Josh Krintzman as at-large candidates in Ward 4. Cyrus will bring the energy and ideas of a new [...]

I met John Chaimanis two years ago when I was running for City Council for the first time. I knocked on his door and he [...]

I am a strong proponent of lifting the 90-year-old overnight parking ban in the city of Newton. Change is hard; however, in this case, the [...]

I am a longtime resident of Newton. The winter parking ban places an unwanted burden on too many residents, especially if municipal parking lots are [...]

I was disappointed to see candidate John Chaimanis labelling other people’s views as “extremism” in his newsletter. (Chaimanis campaign newsletters 10/14 and 10/17). I tried [...]

As a longtime Newton resident and parent, I am honored to support Linda Swain for School Committee (Ward 2, voted citywide). Linda is a thoughtful [...]

When I began my teaching career, my dream was to come back and teach in the amazing district I grew up in—and here I am! [...]

I write to support the at-large candidates Cyrus Dahmubed and Josh Krintzman in Ward 4 and Sean Roche in Ward 6. All three understand that [...]

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 [...]

City council candidates we need now: Cyrus Dahmubed and Garry Miller. Cyrus will bring the required skills and energy. He has both the vision and [...]