The Newton Public Buildings Commissioner said preparations are underway to demolish the building that was previously the Newton Senior Center.
Public Safety and Transportation Committee Discusses Resident Appeals Against No-Parking Zone, Bicycle Only Access
Newton’s Public Safety and Transportation Committee (PST) addressed Newton residents’ appeals to get rid of a no-parking zone along Farwell Street and an appeal to restrict access to Centre Street to only bicycles.
Newton City Council Puts $11 Million Into Infrastructure Improvements
Newton City Council unanimously voted to allocate over $11 million in available funding to improving city infrastructure and Newton Public Schools at its meeting Monday night.
Newton Teachers Association Reaches Contract, Ends Strike
After a strike that closed all Newton Public Schools for 11 days, the Newton Teachers Association reached a contract with the Newton School Committee and announced schools will reopen Monday.
Newton Teachers’ Contract Negotiations Stall After All-Night Bargaining
The Newton School Committee and the Newton Teachers Association ended a night of negotiations Friday morning without a deal, according to an NTA report.
Newton Teachers Discuss Underfunding and Special Education in Parent/Educator Collaborative Forum
The PEC held a community forum allowing Newton educators to discuss how the underfunding of NPS has impacted student learning and safety.
Residents Discuss Proposed Affordable Housing Development in Nonantum
Tensions were high as Boylston Properties presented a proposed housing development on 78 Crafts Street to Nonantum residents Wednesday night.
Striking Teacher Taken to Hospital After Being Hit by Car
A striking teacher was hit by a car while crossing the street by the Newton Education Center on Thursday morning.
Auchincloss, Boston Globe, Call for Reopening of Newton Schools
U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss and The Boston Globe called for an end to the NTA strike and the reopening of Newton schools.
Newton Parent Files Suit Against NTA
A parent filed a motion alleging the NTA strike, which has lasted eight school days, interferes with her children’s right to an education.