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Update: Who Has Pulled Papers for the 2013 Newton Municipal Election?

Three dozen residents pulled nomination papers as of May 8.

Just seven days into Newton's official election season, potential races for both School Committee and the Board of Aldermen have started to form.  As of 4 p.m. yesterday, three dozen potential candidates had pulled nomination papers for the Nov. 5, 2013 municipal election, according to the list at the Election Commission office.  Nomination forms were officially made available last Wednesday, May 1, and 12 residents made it down to City Hall to pull papers on the first day. So far, a few possible races have formed: Ward 1 ward alderman, Ward 1 alderman-at-large,Ward 2 School Committee, Ward 2 ward alderman and Ward 5 alderman-at-large. Here is the updated list of who has pulled papers as of 4 p.m., May 8: (I) = incumbent Ward 1 Note: …

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Who Pulled Papers for the 2013 Newton Municipal Election?

Yesterday was the first day nomination papers were available for the fall municipal election.

Election day in Newton is still five months away, but the (potential) races have begun.  Yesterday was the first day candidates could officially take out nomination papers for the November 5, 2013 municipal election. So, how many people pulled papers on the first day? As of 3:30 p.m. on May 1, a dozen potential candidates took out nomination papers at the Election Commission office at City Hall. The residents who pulled papers include: Nomination papers must be signed by the required number of voters and returned to the Election Commission by Tuesday, July 30. The city's charter states that candidates running for alderman-at-large and School Committee must collect 150 signatures before the nomination papers are certified. Aldermen-at-large…

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Nomination Papers for Newton Municipal Election Available Wednesday

The municipal election will be held Tues., Nov. 5, 2013.

Although voters won't head to the polls for another few months, the election season in Newton will officially kick off this week. Starting tomorrow, May 1, nomination papers will be available for the Nov. 5, 2013 municipal election.  The nomination papers will be available in the Election Commission office at City Hall and must be signed and returned to the Election Commission by Tuesday, July 30. The city's charter states that candidates running for alderman-at-large and School Committee must collect 150 signatures before the nomination papers are certified. Aldermen-at-large and School Committee seats are elected by all city voters. Ward aldermen, who are only elected by residents in their home ward, must gather 50 signatures. Mayoral …

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Former Newton School Staffer Announces Run for Ward 1 School Committee

The Ward 1 race is wide open this year, as current Ward 1 member Geoff Epstein is not running for a third term.

Vernon Street resident Ellen Gibson announced Friday she will run for the open Ward 1 School Committee seat in this November's municipal election. In a press release issued yesterday, Gibson touted her work in the Newton Public Schools as well as her experience as a parent teacher organization member, attorney and human resources director. The Ward 1 School Committee seat will be a wide open race in the fall, as current Ward 1 member Geoff Epstein announced late last year he will not run for a third term on the committee. Gibson has worked in the past as a special education aide in kindergarten and first grade classes at Underwood and Franklin elementary schools, the press release said. She has also spent time on a number of parent teacher…

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Alison Leary Announces Bid for Newton Ward 1 Alderman

Board of Aldermen President Scott Lennon currently holds the Ward 1 seat, but has announced he wil be running for Ward 1 alderman-at-large.

Chapel Street resident Alison Leary announced this week she is running for the Newton Ward 1 alderman seat currently held by Board President Scott Lennon. Lennon, who has served as Ward 1 alderman for 11 years, announced last month his plans to run for the Ward 1 alderman-at-large seat left open after the death of Alderman Carleton Merrill. In a press release issued Thursday, Leary highlighted her work as a member of the Executive Committee of the Sierra Club, as the co-chair for the Environmental Committee for the League of Women Voters Newton and as a member of the Newton Conservators Board of Directors. “My active involvement in Newton civic life has shown me that a committed group of individuals can have a tremendous positive impact on…

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When Are Nomination Papers Available for the Newton Municipal Election?

And when are the Newton nomination papers due?

Although several residents have already declared their candidacy, the races for aldermen, mayor and School Committee will not be official until nomination papers are signed and returned.  You asked when those papers will be available -- and Patch has an answer. According to Newton Election Commission Interim Executive Secretary Peter Koutoujian Sr., the nomination papers for the Nov. 5, 2013 general municipal election will be available starting Wednesday, May 1.  The nomination papers must be signed and returned to the Election Commission by Tuesday, July 30, Koutoujian said.  The city's charter states that candidates running for alderman-at-large and School Committee must collect 150 signatures before the nomination papers are certified. …

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Rick Lipof Announces Candidacy for Newton Ward 8 Alderman-at-Large Seat

Lipof previously held the Ward 8 at-large seat from 1996 to 2008.

Former Ward 8 Alderman-at-Large Rick Lipof announced this morning his plans to run once again for the Newton Board of Aldermen. One of the Ward 8 at-large seats will be vacant in this year's municipal election, Lipof noted in a press release issued Monday, as Ward 8 Alderman-at-Large Mitch Fischman recently announced he will not be running for reelection this year. Lipof, who held the Ward 8 at-large seat from 1996-2008, previously served as chairman of the Board of Aldermen's Public Safety & Transportation Committee, chairman of the Real Property & Reuse Committee and vice chair of the Finance Committee.  “I took a break from the board during an especially busy period in life and I am excited and energized to come back and serve the …

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