Josh Morse, Newton Public Building CommissionerIn this episode of The League Presents, Marcia Johnson spoke with Josh Morse, who is Newton’s Public Building Commissioner. Given that the LWVN recently endorsed passage of the three override questions, our conversation is aimed at helping the community to better understand how the override funds, should voters approve the questions, be spent on our school buildings.
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.
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.
Please join LWVN for our virtual local Program Planning meeting, Sunday, March 12, 3:00-5:00pmAt this meeting we will be be deciding on our recommendations to the full membership for review and approval at LWVN’s annual meeting in June 2023. As you consider what issues for study and action are important to Newton, we recommend that you review the 2022-23 Program Plan, as a point of reference.
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 →
On Monday, March 6 at 7:00pm, LWVN will be hosting all 4 members of our state delegation –Senator Cynthia Creem, Rep. Kay Khan, Rep. Ruth Balser, and Rep. John Lawn –to discuss their roles and responsibilities in the state legislature. Each official will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on legislation they are following and what they are spearheading.
This is a virtual event – REGISTER HERE.
