Brian Yates

Alderman-at-Large, Ward 5
City of Newton, MA

As the Vice-President of the Friends of the Newton Free Library, I worked for years to persuade Mayor Mann to build a new main library, while maintaining a vigorous system of branch libraries. As a new Alderman, I co-sponsored the item with former Alderman Maguire that made sure the main library was built on time and under budget.
I opposed the closings of the branch libraries in Upper and Lower Falls, the Highlands, and Oak Hill Park, which had been previously impacted by school closings. I supported the use of the bookmobile as a means of providing service to residents of these villages. I worked with the Recycling Commission and other agencies and citizens to establish a book exchange in the Emerson Community Center like the ones on Rumford Avenue and in Oak Hill Park.

This page last updated on April 9, 2003