About me

In the 30 years we have lived here, Newton has given us much: a wonderful community of friends and neighbors, excellent schooling for our two daughters, a library that continues to inspire curiosity, great parks and open spaces, decent public transportation and more.
I wish to continue to give back to Newton and improve life here for you as Chair of the Public Safety & Transportation Committee, and your City Councilor
My professional background is as a community journalist and since 2012 I serve as director of the Wastewater Advisory Committee to the MWRA.
I wish to continue to give back to Newton and improve life here for you as Chair of the Public Safety & Transportation Committee, and your City Councilor
My professional background is as a community journalist and since 2012 I serve as director of the Wastewater Advisory Committee to the MWRA.

Accomplishments
Community Involvement
Since 2004—Member of the League of Women Voters
2011-2017—Chair of the mayor’s Transportation Advisory Group, which produced
2015-2017--Waban Area Councilor
Member
I continue to work toward
I get excited about solutions to Newton’s issues that solve more than one problem at once, and that help us come together as a community. I look forward to hearing your ideas.
Please contact me at Andreae4newton@gmail.com
- Voted for expanded & affordable housing options
- Pushed for a more expansive Climate Action Plan and support higher efficiency standards and reduced transportation emissions
- Supported Newton restaurants and businesses by helping to open up parking space dining.
- Docketed bike lanes for Beacon and Parker Streets.
- Supported restrictive gun store zoning
- Supported increasing the percentage of affordable units in new developments
- Advocated for a data-based sidewalk prioritization plan
- Fought MBTA cuts of the 52 bus, Green line and Worcester line
- Pushed to open the southern Sudbury Aqueduct for walking; also more safe walking spaces on the Carriage Lane and Albemarle Road
- Raised funds and advocated for maintenance of trails in Cold Spring Park
- Promoted Newton's adoption of Complete Streets, which has meant over $400K in state grant funds
- Advocated for opening the Christina Street Bridge
- Worked on visioning for Washington and Needham streets
Community Involvement
Since 2004—Member of the League of Women Voters
- Organized two Transportation forums, a 2015 Parking Forum, and led the League's 2014 Transportation Study.
2011-2017—Chair of the mayor’s Transportation Advisory Group, which produced
- A parking management plan
- Newton’s Bicycle Network Plan
- A region-wide guide for a sidewalk snow clearance policy
- Policies and suggestions to improve pedestrian safety, including a street lighting study
2015-2017--Waban Area Councilor
- Advocated for traffic designs at Angier and Zervas that protect children’s safety
- Included in responses to housing developments suggestions for safer curb designs and lower traffic impacts on the neighborhood
- Worked for improvements in our green spaces
Member
- Newton Conservators
- Green Newton
- Newton Tree Conservancy
- Livable Newton
I continue to work toward
- Protecting and supporting our pupils as we return to in-person school
- Reductions in the bureaucratic hurdles homeowners and new businesses face
- Efficient reconstruction of streets designed for transit, biking and walking as well as vehicle safety.
- Police transparency and reform
- Building a new senior center
I get excited about solutions to Newton’s issues that solve more than one problem at once, and that help us come together as a community. I look forward to hearing your ideas.
Please contact me at Andreae4newton@gmail.com
"Andreae is a great advocate for parks and parkways. She is a joy to work with."
State Rep. Ruth Balser
State Rep. Ruth Balser
Endorsed by:
Committee to Elect Andreae Downs, David Kenney, Treasurer, 22 Agawam Rd., Waban, MA 02468