Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: City of Newton
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 8
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Large — Ward 1 Residency | Arrianna Proia | Elected | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large — Ward 2 Residency | Linda Swain | Elected | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large — Ward 3 Residency | Jason Bhardwaj | Elected | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | Vice Chair |
| At Large — Ward 4 Residency | Tamika Olszewski | Elected | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large — Ward 5 Residency | Ben Schlesinger | Elected | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large — Ward 6 Residency | Jonathan Greene | Elected | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
| At Large — Ward 7 Residency | Alicia Piedalue | Elected | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | Chair |
| At Large — Ward 8 Residency | Victor Lee | Elected | January 1st, 2026 — January 1st, 2028 | Not Verified | — |
Presiding Officers
- Mayor of Newton: Marc C. Laredo — Ex Officio; Service: January 1st, 2026 — Present; Party: Not Verified; Ex Officio Member; The operative Newton Charter makes the Mayor an ex officio School Committee member with full power to vote. The role does not create a ninth directly elected School Committee seat.
Official Resources
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 22, 2026
- Operative Newton Charter beginning January 1, 2016 — Administrative Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Newton School Committee — Official Government (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Newton School Committee roster — June 1, 2026 — Administrative Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- Newton Municipal Election — November 4, 2025 embedded return — Administrative Record (Checked August 22, 2026)
- DESE Newton District Profile — Official Government (Checked August 22, 2026)
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