Affordable Housing

• CAN-DO is a local non-profit dedicated to creating more affordable housing in Newton.
• Newton Housing Authority - (617) 964-8080, 82 Lincoln St. Newton, MA 02461.
• Newton Community Development Foundation, Inc. (NCDF).

Youth

• Brigham Community House - a unique resource for young people. (617) 527-3308, 20 Hartford St., Newton Highlands, MA 02461.
• Teen Reach - Located at the new Anthony J. Bibbo Youth Center, Teen Reach offers a broad range of programs and services for Newton middle school students and teens, from a drop-in center and mentoring program to job assistance and much more. (617) 244-1404.
• Newton Community Service Centers in West Newton, 492 Waltham St. Newton, MA 02465.
• Boys and Girls Club - The John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton, now in their beautiful new facility on Watertown St., has been a favorite of local young people for many years. (617) 630-2066, 675 Watertown St., Newton 02460.

Neighborhood Preservation

• The Lasell Neighborhood Association works to preserve and enhance community life in Auburndale.
• Auburndale Community Association.
• Newton Conservators
• Newton Historical Commission

Seniors

• Cooperative Living of Newton - (617) 527-6576, 1171 Washington St., Newton 02465.
• Newton Senior Center, (617) 796-1660, 345 Walnut St., Newtonville.

Recreation

• Newton Dogs - A new local organization in Newton for dog owners, promoting responsible dog and owner behavior in public places and advocating for off-leash hours and dog parks. (617) 244-9321.

Other Aldermen and Public Officials

• Lisle Baker, Ward 7 Alderman and President of the Board.
• Scott Lennon, Ward 1 Alderman.
• Ted Hess-Mahan, Alderman-at-Large, Ward 3.
• Ken Parker, Alderman-at-Large, Ward 6.
• Brian Yates, Alderman-at-Large, Ward 5.
• Verne Vance, Alderman-at-Large, Ward 7.
• Ruth Balser, State Representative, 12th Middlesex district (one of two, along with Representative Kay Khan, for Newton).
• Kay Khan, State Representative, 11th Middlesex district.