WARD 2: Gaynor, Micley advance to general election

by Newton News Editor | Sep 12, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Dan Gaynor and David Micley will face off in the general election for a Newton City Council seat representing Ward 2. Gaynor received 803 votes in Tuesday’s preliminary election, according to unofficial results posted to the city’s website Tuesday night, and Micley...

Teachers bring contract fight to School Committee meeting

by Newton News Editor | Sep 12, 2023 | Newton Beacon

When the Newton School Committee convened for its first meeting of the new school year—and, in fact, its first in-person open attendance meeting in more than three years—at the Education Center Monday night, it was met with an army of teachers chanting union slogans,...

Three things to do in Newton this weekend

by Newton News Editor | Sep 8, 2023 | Newton Beacon

It’s been a short week, but it’s also been a busy one. Families returned from their vacations. The kids went back to school. And summer finally decided to show up. If you’re looking for fun, Newton has you covered. Here are three family-friendly events in Newton this...

As negotiation sears in scorching September sun, Nolin tries to lower thermostat

by Newton News Editor | Sep 8, 2023 | Newton Beacon

In an email to families celebrating the start of the 2023-2024 academic year, Newton Superintendent Anna Nolin mentioned spending Labor Day weekend trout fishing, kayaking, riding a motorcycle and stacking firewood for the winter. All that may be less exhausting than...

DEBATE: Ward 2 candidates tussle over property developer endorsement

by Newton News Editor | Sep 7, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Toward the end of Tuesday night’s Ward 2 preliminary candidate debate at the Allen House, tensions escalated when candidates were told to ask each other a question and Peter Bruce asked Dan Gaynor about an endorsement from a property developer. “Dan, I’d like to know...

Candidates debate zoning, green space preservation

by Newton News Editor | Sep 6, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Candidates in the upcoming preliminary election for Newton City Council seats representing wards 2 and 6 met at the Allen House Tuesday night to debate issues that impact Newton. And topics included the Village Center Overlay District proposal and preservation of...

Third Annual Indigenous Peoples Day festival coming to Albemarle Field

by Newton News Editor | Sep 5, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Newton will have its third annual Indigenous Peoples Dasy Ceremonial Celebration on Oct. 9 at Albemarle Field. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and attendance is free and open to the public. There will be performances, guest speakers and cultural...

Five Things to Know for Newton’s Preliminary Election

by Newton News Editor | Sep 1, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Newton will hold a preliminary election on Sept. 12 for Ward 2 and Ward 6 City Council seats, which each have three candidates running. In each of those races, the two candidates with the most votes will proceed to the general election in November. Here’s the rundown...

Newton’s preliminary candidates to debate Sept. 5 at Allen Center

by Newton News Editor | Sep 1, 2023 | Newton Beacon

Newton has a preliminary election coming up on Sept. 12, with early voting set to be Sept. 5 and 6, and voters will have a chance to hear from candidates on a wide range of issues impacting Newton. For the 12th year, the 4 Area Councils are hosting a candidates’...

Lisa Gordon, Ward 6 Council seat candidate, talks activism, service, vision for Newton

by Newton News Editor | Aug 31, 2023 | Newton Beacon

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Newton Beacon is a nonpartisan news organization interviewing all candidates running in the upcoming Newton municipal elections for this candidate profile series. Profile pieces are not endorsements. By Barry Wanger Newton Beacon Correspondent When...