Upcoming Municipal Elections – Informational Links

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

General Information: http://lwvnewton.org/2013/09/vote-on-september-17th-in-newtons-preliminary-elections/

Voter Information for New Voters and Absentee Ballots: http://lwvnewton.org/2013/08/voter-information-for-the-tuesday-september-17th-preliminary-election/

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

Workshops available at The Newton Free Library

College Essay Writing Workshop
Students, whether you accomplished a lot on your college essay over the summer or you’re still trying to decide what to write about when school begins next fall, this workshop is for you. Students will work in small groups with others who are at the same writing stage, and will be led by professional tutors and teachers. You’ll cover some do’s and don’ts of college essay writing, work on your writing and spend some time in peer review. You’ll also get an opportunity for individual help and feedback.

Register online at www.newtonfreelibrary.net. This free workshop is cosponsored by Newton Youth Services and is for students. Please bring at least 5 copies of your essay draft if you have one.

September 26th, 1:00 pm, Druker Auditorium:

Helping Your Child Navigate Life After High School
Help your child navigate the challenging landscape of life after high school. This workshop for parents will be presented by Nanci Ginty Butler, LICSW, Assistant Director, School and Community Services at Riverside Community Care and Heather Byrns, LMHC, Clinical Supervisor, MSPP INTERFACE Referral Service at Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP). Sponsored by Newton Youth Services.

October 6th, 7:00 pm, Druker Auditorium

It’s Time for the Newton Community Farm’s Annual Fall Festival!

Join us as we welcome you to enjoy your local farm, with an afternoon of fun activities. There will be music by Honky Tonk Masquerade, a sing-a-long led by Julia of Music Together, pumpkin decorating, and face painting. Your family can play corn hole together, or take a family photo at our fall-themed photo booth. Enjoy fresh produce cooked to order by Fresh City, apples from our own orchard, local grilled corn, and delicious treats provided by our community bakers. Enter our pie-baking contest for a chance to win a Whole Foods gift card (drop your pie off by 12:00), or buy a raffle ticket to get one of those gift cards. It’s a perfect way to welcome the fall season! Please visit the website for more information, or to sign up to volunteer.

September 20th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
303 Nahanton Street, Newton