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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
Vision for Newton
Newton is a remarkable community. I feel fortunate to have grown up here and benefited from a great family, strong schools, and supportive neighbors. The education I received here, the experiences I had, the people I got to know -- these created a foundation for everything in my life that has come since. My wife and I live in the house where I grew up, and, as proud parents of a new daughter, we look forward to seeing her benefit as well from all that this community has to offer.
Like the rest of the nation, however, we are facing tough challenges. If we are to turn things around, preserve what we have built, and indeed make Newton the model of excellence we know it can be, we must bring everyone together with a level of openness, honesty and accountability we have lacked.
I believe we can have the best school system in the state -- nothing short of a model of excellence for 21st century learning. I believe we can have a city that runs effectively and efficiently, that plans for the long term and embraces innovation wherever it can make us better.
Throughout my campaign for Mayor, I went door to door, bringing my message of change and leadership to over 12,000 homes. And I intend to govern as I campaigned. Reaching out to residents, listening to their concerns, responding to their questions openly and honestly and then making the critical decisions necessary.
But I need your help. Get engaged. Volunteer your time with a community group or cause that inspires your passion. Serve on one of Newton's many Boards and Commissions. Share your ideas by emailing City Hall. Together we can help Newton live up to its full potential.
Setti D. Warren
Mayor of Newton
Mayor Warren's newsletter
Click here to sign up for Mayor Warren's newsletter. The newsletter is sent out every few weeks, and contains updates on the state of the City's finances, union negotiations, and events taking place throughout the City.
Community Meetings
In January and February, Mayor Warren will host a series of community meetings to get feedback from residents on our capital and financial needs. He will be joined by our CFO, COO and Superintendent of Schools. All residents are encouraged to join us.
Our finances are back on track because of our zero-based budgeting approach and the 100 million dollars we will save over the next 5 years thanks to our recently negotiated union contracts. For the first time in our city's history we have a capital assessment of all of our infrastructure needs, aided by revolutionary software that allows us to evaluate our needs on a risked based assessment.
Although we have done tremendous work there is still more we need to do and the Mayor wants to hear from you on the direction we need to head in. We hope you can join us at one of the following community meetings:
- Wednesday, January 25th at 7PM - Newton North High School cafeteria, 457 Walnut Street
- Sunday, February 12th at 2PM - Lasell College, Winslow Acedemic cafeteria, 1844 Commonwealth Avenue
- Wednesday, February 15th at 7PM - Oak Hill Middle School cafeteria, 130 Wheeler Road
Newton's First Policy Summit
Click Here to view Newton's First Policy Summit Survey Results (12/06/2009)
Bio
Setti Warren was born and raised in Newton where he attended Bigelow Junior High and Newton North High School. He first became involved in public service when, as a freshman, he was elected class president -- a post he held for four years. As a sophomore at Boston College, Setti became the second African American to be elected student body president in the college's history.
As a junior at Newton North, Setti was asked by Mayor Ted Mann to bring racial and ethnic harmony to the school after a clash between rival groups. In 1997, Setti was awarded the Human Rights Award and subsequently had December 17 declared "Setti Warren Day" by Newton Mayor Thomas Concannon in recognition of his outstanding work as Vice-Chair of the City of Newton's Foundation for Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Equality.
Setti was a founding member of Newton's Community Preservation Committee in 2002 and served as its spokesperson. During his tenure, more than $9 million in state funding was used to build affordable housing and preserve open spaces like Christina Street and Angino Community Farm.
After graduating from Boston College, Setti began an extensive career in public service:
As Special Assistant in the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs for President Clinton, Setti worked with the offices of the Attorney General, the Department of Treasury, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Small Business Administration.
As New England Director of FEMA, Setti managed a staff and a significant budget. In this capacity he worked closely with local mayors, members of Congress and governors to administer vital and effective FEMA programs and deliver resources to cities and towns throughout New England.
As Deputy State Director for Senator Kerry, Setti was his point person on small business and economic development, bringing federal assistance to cities and towns across the Commonwealth.
Prior to running for Mayor, Setti completed a year-long tour of duty in Iraq as a Naval Intelligence Specialist.
Setti Warren was elected Mayor of Newton on November 3, 2009.
Contacts
You may contact the Mayor's Office at 617-796-1100 or by the email addresses listed below.
If you would like to request a meeting or invite Mayor Warren to an event please e-mail pjohnson@newtonma.gov. Feel free to call Pat Johnson at 617-796-1102 with any questions.
Mayor Setti D. Warren
swarren@newtonma.gov
Robert Rooney, Chief Operating Officer
rrooney@newtonma.gov
Maureen Lemieux, Chief Financial Officer
mlemieux@newtonma.gov
Megan Costello, Director of Community Relations
mcostello@newtonma.gov
Aaron Goldman, Citizen Assistance Officer
agoldman@newtonma.gov
Pat Johnson , Executive Assistant
pjohnson@newtonma.gov
Andrew Warner, Performance Management Analyst
awarner@newtonma.gov