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Newton Special Election – Tuesday, March 14, 2023

January 10, 2023

On Tuesday, March 14, Newton voters will be asked at a special election to vote on whether to approve 3 ballot measures.

This Newton City election is asking voters for permission to raise property taxes above the 2.5% ceiling imposed by Massachusetts’ Proposition 2 ½, a so-called “override”.  By law, increases above the 2.5% cap must be approved by a majority of voters.

The proposed override consists of three questions.  Two questions would provide for debt exclusions for the construction of the Countryside and Franklin Elementary Schools.  The third question seeks an additional $9 million for the purpose of funding municipal and school operating and capital expenses, more than half of which will be allocated to addressing space needs at the Horace Mann Elementary School and other school related expenses.  It would also provide funding to fix roads and sidewalks and improve street and sidewalk safety, allow the City to advance sustainability measures, climate resiliency and electrify buildings, care for city parks, athletic fields, courts and playgrounds, plant and care for trees, and support Newton’s older residents.

Below are the three Override questions being proposed, as well as resources from the City regarding the proposed Override.  Additional information about how and where to vote will be forthcoming when it is available.

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LWVMA Supports YES on Ballot Question 4

October 25, 2022

A YES vote keeps the Work and Family Mobility Act as law in Massachusetts.

Question 4, which will be on the November 8 ballot, asks whether to keep the Work and Family Mobility Act as law in Massachusetts. LWVMA and LWVN is supporting Yes on 4.

The Work and Family Mobility Act ensures that all qualified state residents, regardless of immigration status, can apply for a standard Massachusetts driver’s license starting on July 1, 2023. The law was enacted on June 9, 2022. Massachusetts became the 17th state to pass such a law, joining our neighbors New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont. LWVMA supported this bill during the 2019-20 session and is an active member of the coalition, Yes on 4 For Safer Roads.

The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and the Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA) coalition presented “Safer Roads for a Stronger Commonwealth,” an online panel discussion about Question 4.  At this forum, civic, business, transportation and public safety experts talked about what this law will do – and will not do – for Massachusetts. Watch the recording here. 

View and download the Yes on 4 for Safer Roads flyer.

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Ballot Question Forums

October 25, 2022

Several of the local Massachusetts Leagues joined forces to organize informational forums for Ballot Questions #1, #2 and #3.  Here are the recordings:

Ballot Question #1 (Additional Tax on Income Over One Million Dollars)

  • Lead Organizer:  LWV Boston
  • October 13. Watch the recording here.

Ballot Question #2 (Regulation of Dental Insurance) & Ballot Question #3 (Expanded Availability of Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages)

  • Lead Organizers:  LWV Sharon-Stoughton; LWV Needham; LWV Salem; LWV Andover-N. Andover; LWV Newton
  • October 17.  Watch the recording here.

For Ballot Question #4, LWVMA and the Transportation for Massachusetts coalition (T4MA) organized an advocacy forum for Yes on 4. The panel discussion entitled “Safer Roads for a Stronger Commonwealth” took place on October 12th.  LWVMA supports a YES vote on Question 4. Watch the recording here.

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2022 Harvest Fair

October 13, 2022

Please stop by and visit the League of Women Voters’ booth at this upcoming community event…

Newton’s 2022 Harvest Fair

Sunday, October 16
with Vendors and Exhibitors (including LWVN)
11am to 4pm
Newton Centre Green

Our tent will have election flyers as well as information on voter registration and our recent advocacy.  Stop by to see how you can get involved or send a friend or neighbor to learn how they can join LWVN!

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State General Election is Tuesday, November 8. Don’t Forget to Vote!

September 12, 2022

Vote by Mail, Vote Early In-Person, or Vote In-Person on November 8.

All registered voters in Newton and across Massachusetts now have the option to cast a vote-by-mail ballot and vote early, by mail or in-person, in all elections.  For detailed information on Elections and Voting, visit the Secretary of State’s Elections Division website page.

Read more below for information on voting early by mail, voting early in-person, applicable deadlines, and what is on the ballot.

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State Primary Election is Tuesday, September 6. Don’t Forget to Vote!

July 29, 2022

Vote by Mail, Vote Early In-Person, or Vote In-Person on September 6.

All registered voters in Newton and across Massachusetts now have the option to cast a vote-by-mail ballot and vote early, by mail or in-person, in all elections.  For detailed information on Elections and Voting, visit the Secretary of State’s Elections Division website page.

Read more below for information on voting early by mail, voting early in-person, applicable deadlines, and what is on the ballot.

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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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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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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

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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

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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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