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LWVN Member Meeting – Vote on Newton’s Override Proposal

January 31, 2023

To LWVN Members ONLY:

Please join us on Tuesday, February 7, from 7:00-8:00pm, via Zoom for an informational presentation on Newton’s proposed override.

This is an all-member meeting, per our bylaws, to vote on whether to amend our program for this year and take a position on the 2023 override proposal.

The meeting will be moderated by Debbie Winnick of LWV of Cape Cod.  Both Vote Yes for Newton, the campaign in support of the proposed override, and No Override Newton, the campaign opposed to the proposed override, have been invited to give a 10-minute presentation on their position. (Note: We could not find a website link for the No Override Newton campaign, however here are two NewTV “Tax Talk” programs about the override that reflect the No position.)  These presentations will be followed by a question and answer period open to the members.

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Categories: LEARN - Topics of Interest, Membership, Municipal Finance, News, VOTE - Voters Service

Webinar with Congressman Auchincloss

January 31, 2023

The League of Women Voters of Newton, Needham, Brookline, Wellesley, and Sharon-Stoughton invite you to join them for a conversation on Zoom with Congressman Jake Auchincloss of MA 4th District on Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023,  7:30-8:30 pm.

We will hear about recent legislative accomplishments and discuss how party and leadership changes in the House might impact the current session. Q&A will follow.

A link to the webinar will be sent following registration at https://bit.ly/talk-with-jake.

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2023 LWVN Scholarship – Now Accepting Applications

January 31, 2023

The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) will be offering two $2,000 scholarships to students in the high school class of 2023! To be eligible for considerations, candidates must either reside or attend school in Newton, MA and be planning to pursue post-high school education.  Successful applicants will have a strong interest in civic engagement.

Apply now using the 2023 online scholarship application!  The application deadline is March 1, 2023. For a paper copy of the application please email info@lwvnewton.org.

Learn more about LWVN’s scholarship program.

View the 2023 flyer here.

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2023 State Program Planning

January 29, 2023

Every two years, local leagues have an opportunity to propose areas of focus for LWV of Massachusetts Program.

Please join us virtually on Sunday, February 19, at 3:00pm when LWVN will  discuss the Proposed State Action Priorities and Goals for 2023-2025.  To attend this meeting, registration in advance is required.

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Categories: Events, News, Program Planning

The League Presents: City of Newton Override 2023

January 17, 2023

Becky Grossman
Becky Grossman, Finance Committee Chair, Newton City Council

In this episode of The League Presents, David Micley talks with Becky Walker Grossman, Newton City Councilor, Chair of Finance, about the Override questions Newton voters will be weighing in on March 14.

For more information about the override questions, including FAQs and a calculator to estimate the increased tax for a given property, see the city website: Three Ballot Questions for Newton’s Future.

 

 

Categories: The League Presents...

Newton Special Election – Tuesday, March 14, 2023

January 10, 2023

On Tuesday, March 14, Newton voters will be asked at a special election to vote on whether to approve 3 ballot measures.

This Newton City election is asking voters for permission to raise property taxes above the 2.5% ceiling imposed by Massachusetts’ Proposition 2 ½, a so-called “override”.  By law, increases above the 2.5% cap must be approved by a majority of voters.

The proposed override consists of three questions.  Two questions would provide for debt exclusions for the construction of the Countryside and Franklin Elementary Schools.  The third question seeks an additional $9 million for the purpose of funding municipal and school operating and capital expenses, more than half of which will be allocated to addressing space needs at the Horace Mann Elementary School and other school related expenses.  It would also provide funding to fix roads and sidewalks and improve street and sidewalk safety, allow the City to advance sustainability measures, climate resiliency and electrify buildings, care for city parks, athletic fields, courts and playgrounds, plant and care for trees, and support Newton’s older residents.

Below are the three Override questions being proposed, as well as resources from the City regarding the proposed Override.  Additional information about how and where to vote will be forthcoming when it is available.

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA
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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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA
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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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA
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 by March 1, 2023. ... See MoreSee Less

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League of Women Voters of Newton, MA

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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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Don't miss your chance to vote! The last day to register to vote in the 2022 MA elections is Saturday, October 29!FACT: It takes an average of two minutes to register to vote and tomorrow is the deadline! Go to registertovotema.com to register or update your information now. ... See MoreSee Less

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