Every two years, LWVUS asks all Leagues and members to participate in National Program Planning to decide what LWVUS will study for the next two years. We invite all Newton League members to join us in this important process. For more information, please go to our National Program Planning page.
February Topic Meeting: A Conversation About Newton’s Election Commission
Discussion with Craig Manseau, Executive Secretary, Newton Election Commission
Join the League for a conversation about a variety of election issues, including proposed voter ID laws and how the recent redistricting affects Newton’s Wards/Precincts and polling locations. Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:30am-1:30pm, Room 202, Newton City Hall. Brown bag lunches welcome, light refreshments will be served. Open to the public.
For more information, please email LWVN at info@lwvnewton.org.
Help Wanted…National Privatization Consensus Study
LWVN is looking for volunteers to help with the LWVUS Consensus Study on Privatization. This is a very interesting and thought-provoking study. More information about the study can be found at our Privatization page. The consensus questions and other documents are on the LWVUS website. To volunteer, or for additional information, please email LWVN at info@lwvnewton.org.
Getting Involved in Newton, Continued
Thank you very much to Brooke Lipsitt, former Board of Aldermen president, and Megan Costello, Newton’sDirector of Community Affairs, for their informative presentations about geting involved in Newton. Thank you also to Megan for sharing with us the list of Newton Boards, Commissions and Committees on which Newton citizens can participate. Please go to the City of Newton website for more information on the process.
Check out the new LWVUS website!
On December 1, the League of Women Voters of the United States unveiled its new website. After you visit it, we’d love to hear your feedback at info@lwvnewton.org.
