An undemocratic approach to planning in Newton
The following ~725-word essay originally appeared on the Ipso Facto blog, titled Newton Mayor Setti Warren’s dangerous Planning Department report, and is reposted here …
Fix It First (Part 1): Where’s the money?
I’m reading The Human City, Urbanism for the Rest of Us by renowned demographer Joel Kotkin. U.S. News & World Report says “No one knows more about cities …
NEW PROBLEMS
Top of the day to all, For me, summer ended with Labor Day; for some it was August 31 and for most, I assume, …
Crystal Lake Redux
My latest post on newtonforum.org has attracted the attention of others who also love our wonderful Crystal Lake. It turns out that this Thursday, …
CHEESE!
I know my input on this blog is supposed to be about Newton, or at least Waban, and with a very tenuous association, it …
Developing 50 Rowe St.–local question, wider impact
Taken narrowly, not only could a housing decision have a local impact, but it could set a precedent with wide implications. Here’s an Auburndale …
Did you know there is an election today?
Here are the offices voters will decide on: Representative in Congress Governor’s Councilor State Senator State Representative for the 10th, 11th or 12th Middlesex …
Happy Collision of Ideas – Artful Piano Series
Last May presented me with an opportunity to bring great culture to Waban in the form of a piano series. It started with a …
Closing Crystal Lake
On Sunday evening, August 21 the city-run swimming area at Crystal Lake shut down for the season. It had been open since mid-June and …
Newton’s September 11 Commemoration
Two weeks from today will mark the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Eight Newton residents were killed that awful day. The …