Making Democracy Work
Join the League for a lively and informative presentation and discussion about money and politics.
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Where: NewTV Conference Room, 23 Needham Street, Newton Highlands
For more information, please email info@lwvnewton.org.
Join us to discuss our program proposals for next year. We will talk about the local Education Consensus Study, committee reports and proposals, and action priorities for next year. This is your chance to have input into what the League will be doing next year.
If you would like more information, please visit our League Program Planning page.
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A new LWV Newton Education Committee has been established. The first task was to review previously developed local education positions. For the topic meeting we will be reviewing our recommendations that include re-studying some positions and changing wording for others. Come and be a part of this important effort to update LWVN education positions.
When: Wednesday, February 13, 2013; 7:30-9:00pm
Where: NewTV Conference room, 23 Needham Street, Newton Highlands
For more info: education@lwvnewton.org
Join the League this Thursday, November 15, as we discuss the Mayor’s override proposal. Please bring your questions, concerns, and opinions. We will have information and handouts for you to bring home.
We will be holding two meetings on Thursday, at two different times and locations:
· Thursday, November 15, 11:30am-1:00pm, NewTV Conference Room, 23 Needham Street, Newton Highlands
· Thursday, November 15, 7:30-9:00pm, Waban Library, 1608 Beacon Street, Waban
Please note that each meeting will cover the same information; you are welcome to attend either or both meetings.
For more information, please email Sue and Anne at info@lwvnewton.org.
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Join the League this Thursday, October 15, as we discuss this year’s ballot questions. The League does not have positions on the ballot questions, but, in order to help clarify the issues for voters, League members will present the arguments both for and against the questions. Handouts will be available for you to bring home. We will be discussing the following questions: Question 1 (law proposed by initiative petition): Availability of Motor Vehicle Repair Information Question 2 (law proposed by initiative petition): Prescribing Medication to End Life Question 3 (law proposed by initiative petition): Medical Use of Marijuana Question 4 (nonbinding question): “Budget for All” Referendum Question 5 (nonbinding question): Call for Constitutional Amendment about constitutional rights of corporations and money in politics
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Topic meetings are held on most months from September - May, at 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Brown bag lunches are always welcome. Unless otherwise noted, topic meetings are held in the NewTV Conference Room, 23 Easy Street (just off Needham St., right next to National Lumber).
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