Newton 311

Address

Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Ave
Newton Centre, MA 02459
617-796-1000
TDD/TTY 617-796-1089

Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am- 8:00pm

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NEWTON
HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION

ABOUT US
The City Ordinance establishing the Newton Human Rights Commission mandates it to see that each person regardless of

  • race,
  • color,
  • religion
  • creed,
  • national origin,
  • sex,
  • age,
  • disability,
  • ancestry
  • or sexual orientation

shall have equal opportunity in or access to employment, housing, education, and public accommodations; to assure that each person shall have equal access to and benefit from all public services and licensing; to protect each person in the enjoyment of his/her civil rights; and to encourage and bring about mutual understanding and respect among all persons in the city by the elimination of unlawful discrimination.

What We Do
We respond to acts of local discrimination.
We investigate complaints of discrimination filed with our office.
We mediate disputes to achieve resolutions.
We educate the public through challenging and informative programs and discussions on human rights issues.
We maintain a working relationship with teachers, administrators, students and parents to support Newton schools’ diversity curriculum.

Who We Are
Established in 1973, the Newton Human Rights Commission consists of Commissioners and advisory council members. All members are volunteers who live in Newton and are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Alderman. Members come from all walks of life.