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A hopeful night at City Hall
I often leave City Hall meetings feeling frustrated, unheard, dismayed, or sometimes simply baffled. On the night of July 11, however, I was …
An idea to help preserve our village centers
As a member of the Newton Villages Alliance, I am proud that we were recently praised by a Boston.com article entitled “5 Things to …
Does size matter? Opinions on the Charter Commission’s recommendation for City Council
One of the items slated for discussion by the Charter Commission is the size of the City Council. Recommendations regarding ward vs. at large, …
Get the Real Scoop on 40B, this Sunday at 1:00 PM
If you live in Newton, chances are you have heard the term “40B”. Chapter 40B is a confusing state law that many residents, and …