Maria for Ward 1 - Proven Leadership. Real Results.

Re-Elect

Maria Scibelli

Greenberg

For Newton City Council, Ward 1

Service, Commitment and Community

My highest priority has always been constituent services — listening to you and responding to your concerns and needs. I have made myself available by email, phone, and newsletters to help resolve city-related issues and to keep you — my Ward 1 neighbors in Nonantum and Newton Corner neighbors - informed about the latest city news and how it will impact you.

In addition, I have focused on building a strong sense of community by working closely with our Ward 1 Neighborhood Associations and by advocating and securing additional funds from the State and the City to support Ward 1 priorities. As a testament to my effectiveness as your City Councilor I have a proven record for getting the job done. I’ve been honored to serve four terms and it would be privilege to earn your support for a fifth.

Together, we can continue to make our neighborhoods stronger, safer, and more connected.

Photo credit: Robin Boger

Priorities

Constituent services
Affordable, accessible and diverse housing
Greenspace/park improvements for Ward 1
Finest education and schools for Ward 1
Advocate and support environmentally sustainable action plans and projects.
Preserve and support local Village traditions

Accomplishments

Established the first community garden on the Northside of Newton - Spears Community Garden Video of opening celebration
Over my tenure I have secured $400,000 of State funds from our State Representatives and Senator for Ward 1 projects such as Spears Community Garden, Pellegrini Field House improvements, Farlow pond repairs, sidewalk and accessible ramp improvements at Underwood School, and new tree plantings
Advocated successfully for ARPA funds for Ward 1 to support Chaffin House preservation, Farlow pond repairs and Pellegrini Park improvements
Led a budget resolution to add $200,000 to the Traffic Calming budget for FY 25.
Collaborated with residents to create an Italian American Heritage Day and flag raising.
Issued regular Newsletters dedicated to Ward 1 news and updates such as the MassDOT Newton Corner Rotary project, cultural events and Lincoln Eliot and Horace Mann school projects. To subscribe to my newsletter.

Meet Maria

Born to Italian, working-class, immigrant parents and raised in a family with strong cultural traditions and values in Springfield, MA.

Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer for over 30 years with a BS degree from Boston University. Currently working full time at Newton Wellesley Hospital as a cardiac sonographer.

Resident of Newton since 1992 and resident of Nonantum since 1999. My husband Mark Greenberg and I have raised four children who have all attended Newton public schools. Our son Matteo is a graduate of Babson College, a world traveler and an entrepreneur.

I live in Newton, work in Newton and have raised my family in Newton. I love Newton and care about its future.