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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
Town Hall Meetings
Recently Mayor Warrren held a series of town hall meetings across the city to gather input from residents on the difficult budget decisions we must make this year. If you were not able to attend, please click here and share your thoughts with us. Each meeting included a brief presentation on the state of our finances. To see the presentation click here to view the slide show.
Summaries of each meeting
- February 7 at the Newton Community Center
- February 7 at Ward School
- February 21 at Hyde
- February 21 at Newton Lower Falls
- February 27 at the Scandinavian Center
- February 28 at Emerson
- February 28 at Oak Hill
- February 28 at Pellegrini
Bio
Setti Warren was born and raised in Newton where he attended Bigelow Junior High and Newton North High School. He first became been 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 schedule@newtonma.gov . Feel free to call Megan Costello at 617-796-1101 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
Sarah Ecker, Director of Community Relations
secker@newtonma.gov
Aaron Goldman, Citizen Assistance Officer
agoldman@newtonma.gov
Megan Costello, Executive Assistant
mcostello@newtonma.gov
Andrew Warner, Community Outreach Coordinator
awarner@newtonma.gov