- Nomination Papers Available: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Filing Deadline for Nomination Papers: Friday, September 25, 2026 (12:00 noon)
- Mailing of Absentee Ballots: Tuesday , November 10, 2026
- Tabulation of Ballots: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
To Members and Retirees of the Newton Retirement System
There will be an election held for one of the two Elected Member positions on the Newton Retirement Board.
Purpose
To elect the (1st) Elected Member* to the Newton Retirement Board in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 32, 840 CMR 7.00 (see current list of Retirement Board members below).
Term of Office and Position Requirements
Term: December 13, 2026 – December 13, 2029
Attendance at monthly Retirement Board meetings which are currently held the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of the month at a designated meeting room in City Hall (9am). Board members are also required to earn 18 educational credits per 3-year term through various seminars and course offerings (both in person and online) as approved by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC). Retirement Board Members receive an annual stipend of $3,000.
Eligible Candidates
Members-in-service and retirees of the Newton Retirement System.
Nomination Papers
Any member-in-service (employee) or retiree of the Newton Retirement System may qualify as a candidate by filing with the Newton Retirement Board Office a nomination paper or papers containing the signatures and addresses of at least twenty (20) members or retirees of the Newton Retirement System.
Nomination papers available September 1, 2026 at
Newton Retirement Board Office
Newton City Hall, Room B05
1000 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459-1449
(617) 796-1095
Nomination Paper Filing Deadline
Completed nomination papers must be filed with the Retirement Board Office by Friday, September 25, 2026 (12:00 noon).
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballots will be mailed to all active, inactive and retired members (anticipated mailing date – November 10, 2026).
Ballot Deadline
Absentee ballots must be received by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
Tabulation of Ballots
Room B15, HHS Conference Room, Newton City Hall
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 - Tabulation begins at 9:00 a.m.
Announcement of Election Results
Members (Departmental Posting & email): December 2, 2026
Retirees: With December 31, 2026 pension payment
Current Retirement Board Members
*Thomas Lopez., Chairman/1st Elected Member
Anthony Logalbo, Vice-Chairman, Mayoral Appointee
Stephen Curley, Member Ex-Officio
Kelly Byrne, 2nd Elected Member
Lisa M. Maloney, Esq., Appointed Member (by other 4 board members)
Date of notice: August 31, 2026
| Date published: | September 2, 2026 |
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