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Women’s History Month

March 16, 2023

Women's History Month March is Women’s History Month, commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history

On Tuesday, March 21 at 1:00pm, Gloria Steinem will serve as the featured guest speaker at the third annual Women’s History Month celebration hosted by the Massachusetts Trial Court’s Women’s History Month Planning Committee.  Governor Maura Healy will be a honoree.  See Flyer for more information and registration.

Here is some additional information on Women’s History Month.

Look out for our monthly newsletter for more information on local activities.

 

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LWVN Supports Act to Modernize Participation in Public Meetings

March 8, 2023

On March 8, 2023, LWVN sent a letter to the state delegation requesting that they advocate for passage of the Act to Modernize Participation in Public Meetings.

The bill, as summarized by the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts, supports these goals:

This bill Amends MGL 30A (Open Meeting Law) to require public bodies to provide an adequate, alternative means of public access to their deliberations, such as telephone or video conferencing and that access information be provided in the minutes of all meetings. It provides municipal public bodies experiencing financial hardship the ability to request a waiver of the provision.

You can read the entirety of LWVN’s letter below.

Read more →

Categories: Local Action Log, News, no-front-page

2023 LWVN Scholarship – Accepting Applications through March 31

February 16, 2023

The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) will be offering two $2,000 scholarships to students in the high school class of 2023! To be eligible for considerations, candidates must either reside or attend school in Newton, MA and be planning to pursue post-high school education.  Successful applicants will have a strong interest in civic engagement.

Apply now using the 2023 online scholarship application!  The application deadline has been extended to March 31, 2023. For a paper copy of the application please email info@lwvnewton.org.

Learn more about LWVN’s scholarship program.

View the 2023 flyer here.

Categories: News

LWVN Members Vote to Support Newton’s Override Proposal

February 9, 2023

Members who attended the February 7th member meeting on the 2023 override proposal voted unanimously in favor of supporting the 3 ballot question package.  Read more →

Categories: Local Action Log, News

Join Our Consensus Study Committees

January 10, 2023

League of Women Voters of Kalamazoo Area PoliciesAt its Annual Meeting held on June 12, 2022, the LWVN membership approved the formation of a Consensus Study Committee to update it’s zoning positions. This will be an intensive study of local zoning, and will be conducted in four stages:  research and study; consensus meetings; preparation of a study report; and determination if an existing position should be revised or deleted, or if a new position is warranted and development of that position.

We are inviting all members to join us in the conduct of this study.  There are lots of opportunities to participate, on whatever level and devoting as much time as you are comfortable with.

City of Gastonia - Applications and PermitsThe study will be focusing on five key areas:

  • review of Newton’s Comprehensive Plan
  • examination of current zoning techniques
  • examination of zoning ordinances that affect housing
  • reevaluation of our support for historic districts
  • examination of transportation goals

Anyone interested in participating should fill out this Form, letting us know what you are interested in and how much time you have to participate.  A LWVN Board member will get back to you with further details.

Read more →

Categories: Consensus Studies - Newton, Housing, Land Use, News, Transportation, Zoning, Zoning

LWVN Supports West Newton Armory Project

January 9, 2023

On January 9, 2023, LWVN sent a letter to the Zoning Board expressing its support for Metro West Collaborative Development Inc.’s request for a Comprehensive Permit, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, to redevelop the West Newton Armory into a 100% affordable development with 43 affordable residential rental units, community space, office space, and 33 parking stalls.

Support of this request is in alignment with Newton’s Comprehensive Plan and LWV values and positions.  Given the City’s need for these units, we think that approval of this project should not be delayed and we urge timely approval of this Comprehensive Permit.

You can read the entirety of LWVN’s letter below.

Categories: Housing, Local Action Log, News, no-front-page

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Newton voters now have the option to vote early by mail in all elections, with no excuse required! All registered voters in Newton should have received their official 2023 Vote by Mail Application this week, in plenty of time to Vote by Mail in the Newton Special Election on the override proposal. Full details of how to vote by mail are here: www.newtonma.gov/government/elections/absentee-voting ... See MoreSee Less

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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 Deadline extended to March 31, 2023! ... See MoreSee Less

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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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