LWVN, together with NewTV, held forums with the candidates for contested city council and school committee races. Here are links to those forums:
Ward Councilor Ward One: Maria Scibelli Greenberg (incumbent) and challenger Kevin Riffe
Decision 2021: Ward Councilor Ward OneWard Councilor Ward Three: Julia Malakie (incumbent) and challenger James R. Cote
Decision 2021: Ward Councilor Ward ThreeWard Councilor Ward Five: Bill Humphrey (incumbent) and challenger Debra Waller
Decision 2021: Ward Councilor Ward FiveWard Councilor Ward Six: Brenda Noel (incumbent) and challenger Barry Bergman
Decision 2021: Ward Councilor Ward SixCouncilor At Large Ward One: Alison Leary and John Oliver (incumbents) with Challenger Allan Ciccone
Decision 2021: Councilor At Large Ward OneCouncilor At Large Ward Three: Andrea Kelley and Pamela Wright (incumbents) and challenger Meryl Kessler
Decision 2021: Councilor At Large Ward ThreeCouncilor At Large Ward Five: Deborah Crossley and Andreae Downs (incumbents) and challenger Rena Getz
Decision 2021: Councilor At Large Ward FiveCouncilor At Large Ward Six: Alicia Bowman and Victoria Danberg (incumbents) and challenger Lisa Gordon
Decision 2021: Councilor At Large Ward SixSchool Committee Ward Six: Shawn Fitzgibbons and Paul Levy
Decision 2021: School Committee Ward SixSchool Committee Ward Seven: Kathy Shields (incumbent) and challenger Valerie Pontiff
Decision 2021: School Committee Ward Seven
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President’s Message
President’s Message
As we all get ready for the change of seasons and the glorious colors of the fall, I want to take a moment to ask each of you to consider…
How will you help the League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) fulfill its 2021-22 program goals?
The simplest way is to become a member of LWVN’s Observer Corps.
See What LWVN Has Been Up to
LWVMA invited local leagues to submit a video highlighting their activities over the past two years, to present at this year’s state convention. To see a snippet of what LWVN has been up to in the last few years, view this video, put together by Board member Jen Abbott.
Newton Preliminary Election – Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Three candidates are running for the position of Mayor. A preliminary election will be held on Tuesday, September 14 to narrow the selection of candidates to two for the general election in November.
Who are the candidates and how can Newton voters learn more?
The three candidates for Mayor include:
- Albert Cecchinelli, Jr.
- Ruthanne Fuller
- Amy Mah Sangiolo
Registration deadline for the preliminary election is Wednesday, August 25, 2021.
Read below for more information about how to plan your vote.