Looking back now, much of that three-year saga felt surreal—I do believe that every Newtonian has their own COVID-19 pandemic story to tell.
Zhang: Proposed Tax Increase Raises Questions About Budget Management
Thus far, the city is doing a great job at showing their proposals, but they must also address whether they managed the existing money well.
iEdit: Outreach Coordinator Maggie Leahy Tugs on the Heartstrings With Emotional Playlist
Associate Metro Editor Gavin Zhang describes Leahy’s playlist as a cheery playlist that is tinged with melancholy.
Newton Mayor Proposes $15 Million Tax Increase at Monday Speech
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller proposed a $15 million tax increase at a city hall address on Monday, citing the city’s need for additional funds for improvement projects.
Zhang: Want to Watch the Leaves Change Colors? You Might Not Have to Leave Newton
Trees in Newton do not feel—and let’s hope they stay that way—and as such, it is up to us to appreciate their inherent beauty.
UPDATE: Former Tenant Pleaded Not Guilty After Newtonville Man Found Dead
Police found Leonard Garber wrapped in a curtain and pressed under construction materials and other heavy items at his Mt. Vernon Terrace home on Tuesday.
Zhang: Demolishing 345 Walnut St. is Both Necessary and Necessarily Unpleasant
Senior centers serve seniors, but the existing one does not fulfill that purpose.
Newton Police Chief Holds Quarterly Discussion with Public Safety & Transportation Committee
The Newton Police Department (NPD) has recorded over 50 bias-related incidents since the start of 2022.
Newton Police Chief Says Fentanyl Contamination and Introduction of New Drugs May Complicate Opioid Crisis
From January to August, Newton saw 20 incidents of overdose and four fatalities, which was lower than in 2019, but equivalent to the totals for the full year of 2021.
Newton City Council Rejects FY 2023 Budget in Symbolic Gesture
The Newton City Council voted against the proposed fiscal year 2023 operating budget at a meeting on Thursday due to its disagreement with the amount allocated to the Newton Public Schools, though the budget will automatically go into effect regardless.