Guest Essay: A joint message from the ballot question ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ committees
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Elliot Street bike lane will make road curve somewhat safer
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Newton lost this election
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Why I’m voting for Cyrus Dahmubed and Josh Krintzman
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Why I’m endorsing John Chaimanis for City Council
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Lift the overnight parking ban
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Winter parking ban is a burden
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Upset by Chaimanis ‘extreme’ talk
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Why I support Linda Swain for School Committee
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: I’m a teacher and a parent, and I’m voting for Miara, Brodt, Murphy and Fisher
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! [...]
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Dahmubed, Krintzman and Roche for City Council
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Why we’re supporting Jenna Miara for School Committee
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Why I’m voting for Cyrus Dahmubed and Garry Miller
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 [...]
Letter to the Editor: Endorsing Chaimanis, Gordon and Irish for City Council
On Nov. 4, Newton voters will have the opportunity to elect new members to the City Council. For this election, I am endorsing John Chaimanis [...]
Letter to the Editor: Why we’re voting for Garry Miller
We are writing in support of Garry Miller’s candidacy for City Council in Ward 5. Garry shares our concern about climate change and the environment [...]