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The NTA made its determination via a questionnaire sent out to all school committee candidates. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Newton Teachers Association Endorses Miara, Brodt, and Murphy for School Committee

Margo Rawlings October 14, 2025
The Newton Teachers Association endorsed three candidates for Newton School Committee: Jenna Miara for Ward 5, Mali Brodt for Ward 6, and Jim Murphy for Ward 8, in an announcement Tuesday.
Sean Roche, Lisa Gordon, and Ted Gross are running for Ward 6’s at-large city council seats. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Ward 6 Newton City Council Candidates Talk Housing, Business, and Climate Issues in Debate

Grace Duffy October 11, 2025
Three candidates vying for Newton’s two Ward 6 at-large city council seats—Sean Roche, Lisa Gordon, and Ted Gross—discussed issues in the Newton community during a debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber. 
Dahmubed believes his education and professional experience have equipped him with a distinctive skill set. (Image Courtesy of Cyrus Dahmubed)

Cyrus Dahmubed Urges Affordability and Strategic Growth in Ward 4 City Council Candidacy

Samuel Lee-Papastavros, Sophia Chamberlin September 28, 2025
Dahmubed believes his background in architecture, urban design, and policy gives him a unique understanding of design thinking and spatial dynamics—skills he argues are essential to solving Newton’s affordability crisis. 
 Chaimanis said he will bring a fresh perspective to the city council, combining his acumen for finance with his entrepreneurship and management experience. (Image Courtesy of John Chaimanis)

John Chaimanis Emphasizes Pragmatic, Community-Focused Leadership in Ward 4 City Council Run

Matthew Antonecchia September 21, 2025

John Chaimanis, a Newton resident and father of three, is running for the Ward 4 at-large Newton City Council seat in hopes of bringing common-sense decision-making and civil discourse to city hall. “I...

A first-time candidate, Kazakoff-Eigen challenged incumbent Maria Greenberg. (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

JJ Kazakoff-Eigen Drops Out of Ward 1 City Council Race

Laney McAden September 16, 2025
Jonathan “JJ” Kazakoff-Eigen announced Monday that he is suspending his campaign, leaving Ward 1 incumbent Maria Greenberg with an unopposed track to the Ward 1 Newton City Council seat.
Ward 4 Candidates

Ward 4 Candidates

Grace McNally October 25, 2021
Get to know the Ward 4 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.
Ward 5 Candidates

Ward 5 Candidates

Lauren Wittenmyer October 25, 2021
Get to know the Ward 5 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.
Ward 6 Candidates

Ward 6 Candidates

Julia Remick October 25, 2021
Get to know the Ward 6 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.
Ward 7 Candidates

Ward 7 Candidates

Maggie Leahy October 25, 2021
Get to know the Ward 7 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 2.
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Results From Newton Elections Reported

Eric Shea November 6, 2019
The unofficial results from the Newton Nov. 5 elections were released beginning at 8 p.m. on Tuesday the City of Newton website. The polls opened at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m.
Ward 5 Candidates

Ward 5 Candidates

Lauren Wittenmyer November 4, 2019
Get to know the Ward 5 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 5.
Ward 2 Candidates

Ward 2 Candidates

Eric Shea November 4, 2019
Get to know the Ward 2 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 5.
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