Features Archives - The Heights

The Exit Interview: Newton Mayor Fuller Reflects on Eight Years in Office

Laney McAden • October 26, 2025

With her tenure almost behind her and the municipal election on Nov. 4, Fuller is insistent that every candidate, whether for school committee, city council, or the mayoralty, needs to be forward-thinking and prepared to meet the challenges of the current era.

“Candidate for All Residents”: Lisa Gordon Emphasizes Representative Approach in City Council Run

Willy Connors and Kylee Greene • October 16, 2025

Ward 6 City Councilor-at-Large candidate Lisa Gordon plans to leverage her history of community advocacy to help improve the working and living environment that Newton cultivates.

Garry Miller Emphasizes Long-Term Problem Solving and Collaboration in Ward 5 City Council Run

Anika Chang Garcia • October 16, 2025

With Newton City Council elections rounding the corner, Garry Miller is running for the Ward 5 City Council on a bid founded on his love of Newton, the city he has called home for 25 years. Miller...

NPS Graduate Jonathan Greene Emphasizes Student Investment in Ward 6 School Board Run

Danica Bergen • October 5, 2025

Jonathan Greene grew up in the Newton Public Schools (NPS) system. Now, the first-time candidate is running for the Ward 6 school committee seat in an effort to improve the institution that has made such...

In Ward 5 City Council Bid, Brittany Hume Charm Advocates for Staying True to Newton’s Values

Daniel Linnehan • October 5, 2025

First-time candidate Brittany Hume Charm is seeking a Ward 5 at-large Newton City Council seat, aiming to be a voice for Newton Public School (NPS) parents in city hall and to retain Newton’s values amid today’s federal climate.

Linda Swain Runs for Newton School Committee Ward 2 Seat, Pledging Budget Efficiency and Student Support

Sophia Gallon • September 14, 2025

Swain plans to advocate for a more efficient NPS budget—one that would ease the challenges the district faces in providing each student with the best education possible.

Christine Fisher Brings an Optimized, Tech-First Approach to School Committee Run

Laney McAden • September 14, 2025

Candidate Christine Fisher believes that a focus on resource optimization and commitment to student outcomes make her the ideal candidate for the seat.

Al Cecchinelli Brings a Personal Touch in Third Mayoral Run

Genevieve Morrison • September 7, 2025

Cecchinelli felt called to the mayoral race because of change. As he sees it, recent reforms like upzoning, housing development, and bike lanes on Washington Street are pushing the city in a direction he doesn’t recognize.