Fix it First (Part 2): It’s a Developer Crisis
In Part 1 we learned: Healthy and successful cities depend on abundant supports: infrastructure, transportation, and a strong commercial base. Newton is lacking in …
Double Counting for Density
January: a time of reflection and a time of resolutions. Politically speaking 2016 was a near rerun of 1876. In 2016 Clinton won by …
Will the Mayor’s Housing Plan Work?
Top of the day to all, Mayor Setti Warren has a plan to build housing in Newton. Proponents claim it’s a wonderful plan. The …
I Finally Understand 40B…It’s Even Worse Than I Thought
The Newton Villages Alliance speaker series “Setting Our Course in Newton” kicked off this past Sunday afternoon with a discussion entitled “Answering 40B: The …
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 …