On December 13, 2020, the LWV of Massachusetts celebrated its 100th birthday with a birthday gala attended by over 250 people.
At that celebration, LWVMA honored the “formidable women” from local leagues. LWVN’s very own Bonnie Carter was recognized as one such “formidable woman” for her over 40 years of work with the league.
We are so proud of you, Bonnie!!
A video montage of the LWVMA’s last 100 years can be viewed below. Read more →
The LWVN Board of Directors is joining with other civic organizations to sign on to Transitisessential.org, which is urging the MBTA to make the following commitments:
Cuts to transit service could not be coming at a worse time, and the damage caused by service reductions could take years to reverse.
We encourage you to contact members of our state delegation using the link above. Many voices are needed for this important effort to save public transportation.
On November 19th, Jay Walter, a Newton resident and experienced local architect, helped us to learn about the the changes the City Council is proposing to Newton’s current Zoning Ordinance, how those changes differ from current zoning, and what effect those changes will have on our community. View the presentation and audience Q&A.
With almost 90 participants, we had more questions than time to answer them. See answers to questions not addressed at the presentation.
On November 17 LWVN joined together with the Newton Free Library and Families Organizing for Racial Justice to present a virtual session with Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law, A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America. Mr. Rothstein argued with exacting precision and fascinating insight how segregation in America is the byproduct of explicit government policies at the local, state and federal levels, and offered several concrete suggestions for how to address the housing and economic inequities caused by these policies.
During this virtual session, attendees also heard a conversation between library director, Ellen Meyers, and community activist, Richard Evans, who told his family’s story of encountering discrimination in the 1960’s during the state’s eminent domain taking of land for the construction of the Mass Pike bypass through Newton.
To wrap up the session, Newton City Councilor Deb Crossley introduced attendees to the efforts being made by the City Council to address housing inequities in Newton by engaging in a comprehensive review of Newton’s zoning codes.
If you were unable to listen in to this informative and engaging session, you can view the recording.
Show your LWVN spirit with this colorful face mask that promotes active engagement in our democracy while helping to protect you and those around you.
Our fundraiser has been extended until Sept. 8! Masks can be shipped to your home (for a small fee) or opt for free Newton pick-up/delivery. Each mask is $15 and a portion of the sale goes to LWVN. There is also an option to add an additional donation.
Click here to make your purchase!