Bixby Wins, Again: Recount affirms Ward 6 election result
A recount of the Ward 6 City Council seat race ballots declared Councilor-elect Martha Bixby the rightful winner Saturday. Lisa…
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Newton’s Ward 6 Council seat race heads to a hand recount
It turns out Newton’s 2023 municipal election isn’t over yet—at least not for Ward 6. The race for the Ward…
What do the election results mean for the Village Center Overlay District plan?
This week’s election saw three incumbents lose their seats—at-large councilors Deb Crossley and Alicia Bowman and Ward 8 Councilor Holly…
Newton Election 2023: Voters oust rezoning advocates
Newton voters ushered in sweeping change for the City Council on Tuesday, in what amounted to a bloodbath for village…
New PAC takes name of pro-VCOD group ahead of Newton election
A mysterious new local political group has leaned into Halloween season with a mask and some tricks—but no treat. A…
‘Saturday Night at the Races’ to bring candidates and voters together, speed-dating-style
Newton’s municipal election is just around the corner—next Tuesday, Nov. 7, to be exact—and there’s a chance this weekend for…
Newton Election 2023: Five Things to Know
On Nov. 7, Newton will have its municipal election and voters will decide the fate of several City Council seats….
At-large Councilor Alison Leary on housing, environment and why this may be her last term
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Newton Beacon is reaching out to all candidates for City Council for interviews and profile stories. The…
Rena Getz talks trees, housing and a run for Newton City Council
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Newton Beacon is reaching out to all candidates for City Council for interviews and profile stories. The…
Vicki Danberg on housing affordability, Newton schools and run for 11th term on City Council
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Newton Beacon is reaching out to all candidates for City Council for interviews and profile stories. The…