Guest Essay: ‘No’ on Question 2
Guest Essays are opinion pieces, often solicited by The Newton Beacon for specific topics, from people in positions of authority or experience related to those [...]
Guest Essay: ‘Yes’ on Question 2
Guest Essays are opinion pieces, often solicited by The Newton Beacon for specific topics, from people in positions of authority or experience related to those [...]
Letter: BERDO incentives can offset costs
Regarding the October 4 letter from Mr. Reibman, President of the Charles River Chamber, on the proposed Newton large building emissions reduction ordinance (BERDO), now before the [...]
Letter to the Editor: BERDO would burden businesses with rent hikes
Thanks to the Beacon for reporting on the proposal before the Newton City Council that would mandate large property owners to reduce energy use over time or [...]
Letter to the Editor: Sangiolo is ideal choice for Beacon Hill
I’ve had the privilege of knowing Amy Sangiolo for over 25 years, both as a friend and a dedicated public servant. I served on the [...]
Letter to the Editor: Sangiolo is best choice to succeed Khan
Amy Sangiolo is clearly the best choice to succeed Kay Khan as state representative. I met Amy in 1997 when she first ran for a [...]
Letter to the Editor: Humphrey will champion progressive vision
I am writing in strong support of Bill Humphrey for State Representative in the 12th Middlesex District. I have worked with Bill for the last [...]
Letter to the Editor: Schwartz can help us lead in health care policy
We are two pediatricians who live and work in Newton. We have been on the front lines of primary care for over three decades. We [...]
Letter to the Editor: Massachusetts needs Lipof in legislature
As a journalist who covered Newton politics—and politicians—for more than two decades, I’m writing to encourage voters to elect City Councilor Rick Lipof in the [...]
Letter to the Editor: Put a doctor in that House
I am writing to encourage people to vote for Greg Schwartz for State Representative. Greg has deep legislative experience in areas like public finance, public [...]
Letter to the Editor: Sangiolo is worthy successor to Khan
I served with Amy Sangiolo for 12 years on the Newton City Council (Board of Aldermen) representing Ward 2 (Newtonville) and was so impressed with [...]
Letter to the Editor: Schwartz has qualities we need in the legislature
I rarely endorse candidates, but for Greg Schwartz I’ve made an exception. He has the qualities we need in a state representative – an exceptional [...]
Newton Beacon is publishing election letters this week
It's an exciting time for democracy. We want Newton engaged in it. The Newton Beacon publishes letters to the editor about a wide range of [...]
Letter to the Editor: On ADA anniversary, non-compliant Newtonville station stands in shame
Today, July 26, is the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA is a piece of civil rights legislation that guarantees access [...]
Letter to the Editor: GoGo comes at cost
The Newton Beacon recently reported that Newton is replacing its NewMo transportation service with GoGo Newton. It failed to mention that GoGo Newton is markedly [...]