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LWVN Local Action Log

2023

LWVN Supports West Newton Armory Project (1/9/2023)

2022

LWVN Supports Updates to Accessory Apartment Ordinance (10/13/2022)
LWVN Joins U-CHAN on Follow-Up Petition to the Mayor Regarding the Use of ARPA Funds for Housing Needs (9/12/2022)
LWVN Affiliates with Our Homes, Our Votes (8/3/2022)
LWVN Board Concurs with Newton Citizens Commission on Energy’s Memo Rejecting Newton Cemetery’s Tree Removal Request (6/24/2022)
LWVN Signs on To Petition Supporting Funding for Early Education and Child Care (6/12/2022)
LWVN Joins U-CHAN on Recommendations for the Use of ARPA Funds for Housing Needs (4/22/2022)
LWVN Requests a Review of the City’s Comprehensive Plan (1/19/2022)

2021

LWVN Provides its Recommendations Regarding West Armory Proposals (12/1/2021)
LWVN Supports 2Life’s Request for a Special Permit for Opus Project (8/18/2021)
LWVN Supports Sending Docket Item Regarding Electrification in New Construction Back to Committee (8/9/2021)
LWVN Sends Letter to Editor Urging Legislature to Move Quickly on VOTES Act (6/7/2021)
LWVN Supports Changes to Riverside Development Plan (5/7/2021)
LWVN Supports Funding for a Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in City’s FY’22 Budget (4/14/2021)
LWVN Supports Bike Newton’s Petition for Improvements in Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety (4/12/2021)
LWVN Supports Vote 16 (2/22/2021)

2020

LWVN supports mail-in and early voting for upcoming special elections (12/7/2020)
LWVN Supports Comm. Ave Carriageway CPA Proposal (9/14/2020)
LWVN Letter to Mayor and Police Task Force (8/31/2020)
LWVN Supports Golda Meir House CPA Application (8/12/2020)
LWVN supports creation of a COVID-19 Emergency Housing Relief Program (5/11/2020)

2019

LWVN supports the acquisition of Webster Woods (11/24/2019)
LWVN supports the proposed Northland project (9/24/2019)
LWVN Feedback to City Council on their process to adopt an increase in compensation (7/25/2019)
LWVN comments on review of Blue Ribbon Commission on Salaries (7/24/2019)
LWVN Supports Local Access Cable in Letter to FCC (7/7/2019)
LWVN urges approval of revised snow and ice removal ordinance (6/28/2019)
LWVN requests reversal of changes to the Cable Communications Policy Act (6/28/2019)

2018

LWVN Comments on CPC Applications (12/12/2018)
LWVN Local Action Meeting on stormwater and sewage on Friday, June 8, 11 am (6/3/2018)
Support the Extreme Risk Protection Order on Monday at 11 am, MA State House (4/25/2018)
LWVN Local Action Meeting on reducing traffic congestion on May 4, 11 am (4/25/2018)
LWVN Local Action Meeting on reducing traffic congestion on May 4, 11 am (4/22/2018)
Letter on Gas Leaks (2/28/2018)

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA
Join us for a conversation with Congressman Jake Auchincloss of the MA 4th District on Wednesday, Feb 15 at 7:30pm!Learn more at lwvnewton.org/event/congressmanauchincloss-feb2023/Register at bit.ly/talk-with-jake ... See MoreSee Less

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA
LWVN is again offering two scholarships to high school seniors in Newton! We are pleased to have increased our scholarship award for the class of 2023 to $2,000 each!Learn more at lwvnewton.org/lwvn-scholarship-program/Candidates should apply online at bit.ly/LWVNAPPLY23 by March 1, 2023. ... See MoreSee Less

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA
Election Day is one week away! Not sure what's on the ballot or how to vote in the midterm elections? Get your election questions answered at www.vote411.org and watch forums on the 4 Massachusetts ballot questions at lwvma.org/ballot-question-forums/ ... See MoreSee Less

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

3 months ago

League of Women Voters of Newton, MA
Don't miss your chance to vote! The last day to register to vote in the 2022 MA elections is Saturday, October 29!FACT: It takes an average of two minutes to register to vote and tomorrow is the deadline! Go to registertovotema.com to register or update your information now. ... See MoreSee Less

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

3 months ago

League of Women Voters of Newton, MA
Your voice matters!Newton voters can vote early at City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave:Saturdays - 9am to 3pmSundays - 11am to 5pmWeekdays - 8:30am to 5pmGot weekend plans? 📢 Early voting sites open tomorrow! Find your local polling hours and locations: www.sec.state.ma.us/EarlyVotingWeb/EarlyVotingSearch.aspx⁠👉️ Before you head to the polls, check out our nonpartisan voters' guide at VOTE411.org to compare candidates side-by-side by reading their views on major issues in their own words. Our guide also includes information on the state-wide ballot questions. ... See MoreSee Less

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