Boston Globe: Buses Seen as Key Parts of Newton’s Climate Action Plan (July 28, 2021) During a recent Newton Public Safety and Transportation Committee meeting, councilors discussed the feasibility of transitioning to hybrid or electric transportation for the city — a move that could bring Newton one step closer to fulfilling the goals of its […]
Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Endorses Alicia Bowman for City Council
We need bold leaders like Alicia Bowman who not only embody their community’s core values, but who recognize that transforming the face of our government is critical. A vote for Alicia Bowman is a vote for Newton’s brighter future. Read the full endorsement below. “MWPC is proud to endorse Alicia Bowman for Newton City […]
Newton Tab: Making Newton restaurants’ outdoor spaces more accessible for all
By Julie M. Cohen – Wicked Local Although many restaurants were allowed to open outdoor seating areas during COVID, those spaces often had uneven surfaces, making them inaccessible to those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. It is ultimately the restaurants’ responsibility to make their patios accessible, according to Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s office, but city […]
Check Out What These Two City Councilors Just Did
From the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber’s newsletter, May 12, 2021 A resident with limited mobility recently reached out to Newton City Councilor Alicia Bowman frustrated that some restaurants’ outdoor dining setups weren’t handicap accessible. Bowman could have just passed the complaint onto the city’s inspectional services and left it at that. Instead, she recruited her council […]
Boston Globe: Bowman’s “Adopt-A-Flower-Pot” Aids Restaurants, Beautifies Village Centers
City Councilor Alicia Bowman initiates a flower planting effort throughout Newton’s villages. Collaborative and volunteer-driven, it’s helping Newton restaurants attract customers to outdoor seating during the pandemic. Read the Boston Globe article by Angela Yang. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/22/metro/volunteers-add-flower-filled-planters-restaurants-throughout-newton-outdoor-dining-returns/
Alicia Endorsed by Voters for a Vibrant Newton
VOTERS FOR A VIBRANT NEWTON Alicia is one of twelve City Council candidates endorsed by Voters for a Vibrant Newton. We selected these candidates for their demonstrated commitment to Voters for a Vibrant Newton’s vision – that Newton remains an open and welcoming city, with vibrant village centers, environmentally sustainable living, and a solid fiscal […]