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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, Sophie Chamberlain 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.
Ward 1 Candidates

Ward 1 Candidates

Sarah Mansky November 4, 2019
Get to know the Ward 1 candidates for the Newton elections for ward councilor, councilor-at-large, and School Committee. Elections are Nov. 5.
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