Letters to the Editor

Kay Khan: Vote 'Yes' Three Times on March 12

A letter to the editor from Newton State Rep. Kay Khan supporting the March 12 override questions.

  I’m writing to ask you for your support, and most importantly your THREE YES VOTES, in order for Newton to pass Mayor Setti Warren’s override package on March 12. Local government in Newton has come a long way in the past few years getting its finances in order. I have been working hard – and quite successfully, I might add — along with the other members of Newton’s legislative delegation to ensure that our city continues to receive its fair share of local aid. Still, because Newton is such a great place to live and raise children, many young families have moved here over the past decade, adding almost a thousand students to our school system, and hundreds more are expected in the coming years. More teachers and space are vitally …

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Moving Newton Forward

2:11 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013

It's a shame more Newton voters didn't vote for Greer. She brings an independent perspective to government. Greer worked as an engineer and real estate professional while Kay Khan's background was primarily in the academic and health services areas http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2012/10/21/swiston-challenges-kahn-time-for-house-seat/hTdaXhgYVPZA3mE8vnLTmN/story.html   more ›

Newton Mayor Helps Celebrate the Holiday Season at Golda Meir

Mayor Setti Warren and Rep. Kay Khan (D-Newton) stopped by the Golda Meir house earlier this week during an annual holiday celebration.

With the holiday season in full swing, some familiar faces stopped by the Golda Meir house earlier this week for the annual holiday party. Newton Mayor Setti Warren and State Rep. Kay Khan (D-Newton) greeted more than 90 residents at Golda Meir Wednesday night.  The festive evening featured dinner followed by Klezmer music and dancing.  Golda Meir, located in Auburndale, is a Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (JCHE) community. Information provided by Susan Goodman, director of communications for Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (JCHE).

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