Letter to the Editor: Kudos to School Committee for seeing NCE’s value
I read with interest Newton Beacon’s articles concerning Newton Community Education’s financial issues. I am pleased the School Committee voted unanimously to provide NCE the financial [...]
Letter to the Editor: Rosenfeld’s is the real deal
Thirty or so years ago, a friend and I went to NYC to see if we could find a bagel as ‘Chewish’ as Rosenfeld’s. We [...]
Letter to the Editor: Newton Community Education deserves a chance
I recently read your article about the financial crisis at Newton Community Education (NCE). I was dismayed to learn about this situation, and that the [...]
Letter to the Editor: Leaf blower noise has become a problem
To the editor, With all the conflict in the world, it seems ridiculous to be writing about leaf blowers. But I have lived in Newton for [...]
Letter to the Editor: Psychedelics come with risks, and so does Question 4
As a Newton resident and President-Elect of the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society, I represent a majority of Massachusetts psychiatrists in voicing opposition to Ballot Question 4, [...]
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 [...]