Extremism in Newton???
Has extremism has come to Newton? The unbending will of the old right has been copied and embraced by the new left. The words …
The Charter & Things
Top of the Day to All, Apropos of nothing, have I lived through the Golden Age of America? I hope not, but it may …
APRES LE DELUGE A NEWTON
I have to admit that Peter Harrington’s “Chit Chat” about the ELECTION (HALLELUYAH) at the end of the Hillary-Trumpery rabbit hole raises the chance …
Area Councils
On Wednesday, September 14, the Charter Commission will be holding a public hearing and discussion panel on Area Councils. Area Councils are described in Article 9 …
City Council and the Charter Commission
The Charter Commission has been meeting since January of this year to craft a revised charter for the city. This document is the local …
THE CHARTER COMMISSION AND NEWTON’S TURNOUT PROBLEM
“The enemy is the gramophone mind, whether or not one agrees with the record that is being played at the moment.” George Orwell For …
Charter Commission Adrift
Top of the day to all, The breaking news in Newton is that the League of Women Voters sponsored Charter Commission has unanimously voted …
I Have A ‘Radical’ Idea
First off, thank you for the invite to post here. I appreciate it. For those of you who do not know me, my name …
Charter Commission Considers Removing Special Permitting Authority from City Council
The Charter Commission is reaching out to a wide range of folks with insight (or at least opinions) on possible changes to the Newton …
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, …