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Topic Meetings

What Are Topic Meetings

Topic meetings are opportunities to learn about or discuss a particular topic of interest to our members and our community.  Topic meetings are held throughout the year, at different times and venues.  Information about upcoming topic meetings are included in the LWVN weekly news updates and on our Facebook page.  You can also find information about our upcoming topic meetings by consulting the homepage of this website, and checking the calendar.

LWVN members with ideas for topic meeting topics or other issues of concern that they would like to hear addressed, should contact us.

Members of the public are welcome to attend!

Upcoming Events

Stayed Tuned for information on upcoming topic meetings!

Recent Topic Meetings

Watch the video: A conversation with Newton’s state legislative delegation – March 6, 2023 March 9, 2023

On Monday, March 6, 2023, the League of Women Voters of Newton hosted the four members of Newton’s state legislative delegation – Sen. Cynthia Creem, Rep. Kay Khan, Rep. Ruth Balser, and Rep. John Lawn – to discuss their roles and responsibilities in the state legislature. Each official made an opening statement, sharing about legislation they are supporting, followed by a Q & A session with the audience.

 

 

Defending our Democracy February 18, 2022

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On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, LWVN, and its co-sponsor the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC), gathered for a virtual presentation by the Leadership Now Project (LNP) on the state of our democracy nationally and in Massachusetts, followed by a robust conversation on the state of our democracy and the role business and associations can play in helping to uphold it.

We thank Sarah Rahman (LWVN, CRRC, and LNP member), and Zak Smith (Strategy and Program Manager for LNP) for a wonderful meeting.

Watch the video now!

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Getting Newton to Zero Waste February 5, 2022

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Thank you to  Karen Slote and Sunwoo Kahng of the Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission for their impactful presentation on February 3, 2022. Karen and Sunwoo shared recommendations being made by the Commission to set Newton on the path towards zero waste (including measurable goals, variable size carts, ‘less cost for less trash’ programs, and citywide organics collection), and then answered over 20 questions posed by webinar attendees.

We encourage our members and the community to look over the Commission’s Report (Fall, 2021).  Questions can be sent to:  newtonsmmc@gmail.com.

Watch the video now!

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Book Group Discussion: Where Do We Go From Here by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 10, 2022

Sunday, January 9, 2022 3-4:30pm. Community Book Group, Where Do we Go From Here: Chaos or Community, by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  We had an interesting discussion of Dr. King’s views on racial and social justice, and how the views expressed by him in 1967 have changed or stayed the same.

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Educational Forum: American Rescue Plan Act December 10, 2021

December 9, 2021 (Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm) – An Educational Forum on the American Rescue Plan Act and Its Impact on Newton.  LWVN co-sponsored an educational forum, together with U-CHAN, regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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A Conversation with Congressman Auchincloss December 7, 2021

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December 6, 2021 (Monday, 7:30-8:30pm) – A Conversation with Congressman Jake Auchincloss.  LWVN, together with Brookline, Needham, Sharon-Stoughton, and Wellesley Leagues of Women Voters, hosted a conversation on Zoom with Congressman Jake Auchincloss, in which we heard about the Congressman’s legislative accomplishments from the past year and discussed the upcoming congressional session and redistricting of the 4th district.

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Reimagining Our Village Centers September 14, 2021

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September 13, 2021 (Monday, 7:00-8:00pm) – Reimaging our Village Centers.  As part of the City’s community engagement efforts related to the redesign of the City’s Zoning Code, LWVN invited community members to get together to share their experiences of, and their future visions for, their village centers.

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Voices of the Next Generation:  A Youth Panel on Civic Action May 26, 2021

May 25, 2021 (Tuesday, 7:30-8:30pm) – Voices of the Next Generation:  A Youth Panel on Civic Action. A riveting and thought provoking conversation with Newton’s younger generation exploring the issues surrounding youth engagement in civic action.

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Representing the 4th: A Conversation with Barney Frank, Joe Kennedy and Jake Auchincloss March 11, 2021

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March 10, 2021 (Tuesday, 7:00-8:30pm) – Representing the 4th:  A Conversation with Barney Frank, Joe Kennedy III, and Jake Auchincloss. More than 300 people joined us for this informative and entertaining conversation with the three most recent representatives to the 4th Congressional District, all Newtonites.

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Roundtable Discussion on the Use and Preservation of Crystal Lake February 23, 2021

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February 22, 2021 (Monday, 7:00-8:00pm) – Over 70 people joined us for a roundtable discussion on the Use and Preservation of Crystal Lake, with the Crystal Lake Conservancy.

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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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