Winter 2010 W6 events and activities to be posted early next year.

To George Mansfield and Ken Parker: THANK YOU!

 The Ward 6 Democratic Committee met at the Women's Club last Sunday.  After doing a little business including dues and filling the last of our open seats -- welcome new members Kate, Kelly, Karen, Sandra, Dick and Paul! -- we took some time to honor the amazing tenture of serivce given to Newton by George Mansfield and Ken Parker.  Thanks to the many ward six residents, municipal elected officials and members of our state delegation who shared their thoughts and kind words.  Below is the resolution passed by the Committee, and a picture of George and Ken preparing to dig into a tasty cake!

Newton Ward 6 Democratic Committee

Resolution Honoring George Mansfield and Ken Parker for their service as Newton Aldermen

Passed by unanimous vote of the Ward 6 Democratic Committee on December 13, 2009

Whereas George Mansfield has; served the City of Newton as the Ward Alderman from Ward 6 for 26 years; chaired at various times during his tenure the Finance, Public Facilities and Land Use Committees; served as Vice President of the Board for 11 years; participated in the development and adoption of the first new Master Plan for the City in over 30 years; served as a champion for improvement at Crystal Lake as a member of the Crystal Lake Task Force; was a critical voice in the restoration and sustainable use of Newton's natural spaces and historic buildings; and provided exceptional constituent service during his tenure.

Whereas Ken Parker; served the City of Newton as an Alderman-at-large from Ward 6 for 18 years; authored and was the lead sponsor of the 1993 Smoke-Free Newton Ordinance, which made Newton the first city in Massachusetts to prohibit smoking in public places; championed the adoption in Newton of the Community Preservation Act; initiated the City’s successful effort to expand the park and beach at Crystal Lake; served as Chair of the Programs and Services Committee; published two major policy documents in partnership with community leaders and; provided exceptional and enthusiastic constituent service to all Newton residents;

It is hereby resolved that the Ward 6 Democratic Committee acknowledges the depth of George Mansfield’s and Ken Parker’s commitment to our community, encourages their continued involvement in Newton civic life and honors and thanks them for their friendship and tenure of service.

Crystal Lake by Pylon757