Voter Registration Deadline for the November 3, 2015 Election is
October 14, 2015 at 8:00 pm

If you are not already registered to vote and would like to vote in November, please keep in mind that the last day to register to vote is Wednesday, October 14, 2015. You can register to vote or change your address at the City Clerk’s Office at Newton City Hall or go on-line to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s web page to register at this link:
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/

• The General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.
• The question of forming a Charter Commission and electing its members will be on the November 3, 2015 municipal ballot (A Charter Commission, if approved by the voters, will review Newton’s City Charter and suggest changes that will be presented to Newton voters for approval at the Municipal Election in 2017.)
• Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council Election will be held on November 3, 2015
• Newton Upper Falls Neighborhood Area Council Election will be held on November 3, 2015.
• Waban Neighborhood Area Council Election will be held on November 3, 2015.

Don’t know where your polling place is? Click here to view Precinct locations

The following links should be helpful to share as school communities look to become more informed about Newton’s upcoming municipal elections:

1. A Preliminary Election will be held September 17th (due to the large number of candidates running for Alderman at Large, Ward 2).

2. General Municipal Elections will be held November 3rd.

From City of Newton: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/elections/default.asp

Ward 2 Alderman Forum on NewTV:
http://lwvnewton.org/2015/09/ward-2-alderman-at-large-candidates-forum-online/

May 4th – 8th  is Teacher Appreciation Week. Say “Thank You” to the exceptional teachers and staff who motivate, educate and inspire your students to be the best they can be by participating in the Honor Thy Teacher campaign.

Newton Schools Foundation created this special program for parents to honor teachers by giving a gift in their name. You may also choose to honor a special education aide, a fine arts or music teacher, or a coach or counselor who has touched your child’s life. Suggested donation is $25 per teacher/staff member.

NSF celebrates Newton Public Schools teachers and staff by:
• Notifying honored teachers and staff of your gift
• Sharing honoree names with the Superintendent and Principals.
• Listing all honored teachers and staff in the Newton TAB

You can make your donation on line at www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org or by mailing your donation to Newton Schools Foundation, 246 Dudley Road, Newton, MA 02459. Please include the names of teachers and/or staff at which school that you are honoring. Flyers will be going home in elementary school backpacks in the next week.

Newton Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds to enhance the quality of education in Newton’s public schools. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Neighbors, Family and Friends Budget Meet-up

Neighbors, family and friends, please join Mayor Setti Warren for a special budget edition “Newton Leads: Ideas and Action” meet-up on Friday, March 27th from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Mason-Rice Elementary School.

Mayor Warren, Superintendent of Schools David Fleishman, and City Department Heads will be available to answer questions on the City’s budget for next year and listen to feedback in a casual drop-in format. There will also be food and kid-friendly games and activities. For questions, please contact Meaghan Maher, Community Engagement Director, at 617-796-1101 or mmaher@newtonma.gov.

Mason-Rice Elementary School
149 Pleasant Street, Newton Centre
March 27th, 5:30-7:00 pm