Former Newton Mayor Setti Warren Dies at 55

Setti Warren remembered as lifelong public servant, bridge builder — Harvard Gazette

Harvard file photo Campus & Community Setti Warren honored as lifelong public servant, remembered as bridge builder Institute of Politics director, first elected Black mayor in Massachusetts ‘had superpower of knowing how to lift people up’  Christina Pazzanese Harvard Staff Writer November 5, 2025 6 min read Setti Warren’s job as director of the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy Sch…

Setti Warren Dies At 55: First Black Elected Mayor In Massachusetts And Leader At Harvard Remembered By Community

Former Newton Mayor Dies At 55

Setti Warren died unexpectedly this past weekend.

Setti Warren, former Newton mayor and barrier breaker, dies suddenly at 55

Setti Warren was a prominent figure in Massachusetts politics. An Iraq War veteran, Warren was elected mayor of Newton in 2009, becoming the first elected African American mayor in Massachusetts.

Setti Warren, Former Newton, Mass. Mayor, Died at 55 — Details on His Cause of Death

Former Newton, Mass. mayor Setti Warren passed away at the age of 55. Here's everything to know about the politician's cause of death.

Former Newton Mayor Setti Warren has passed away

Setti Warren, the former Mayor of Newton, passed away on Sunday. He was 55 years old.