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Monday 24 February 2025

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Newton Public Schools Face Potential Job Cuts Despite Increased Budget

David Fleishman, superintendent of Newton Public Schools (NPS), warned the NPS community at a March 8 budget presentation that the district may cut as many as 74 jobs next year as a result of declining enrollment rates and a budget gap.

Newton, Boston, Politics, Metro

Boston-Area Supermarket Chain Ceases Stock of Russian Products

BazaAr Supermarkets announced that it will cease imports of Russian products on Feb. 28 in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Metro, Politics, Newton

New YMCA Site Will Not Affect NewCAL Plans Says Public Building Commissioner

The City of Newton will not make major changes to its plans for the Newton Center for Active Living (NewCAL) project despite the YMCA’s recent announcement that it will open a second site in Newton, according to Public Buildings Commissioner Josh Morse, who spoke at a NewCAL community meeting on Thursday.

Metro, Newton

As COVID-19 Cases Plummet in Newton, Residents React to a Changing Pandemic Environment

“I think Newton’s done a great job,” she said. “I think the mayor’s done a great job of communication of information.”

Metro, Politics, Newton

Newton Resident Fundraises for Ukraine Through Her Homemade Treats

Moved by the devastating images of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Newton resident Rebecca Ferguson put her baking hobby to work.

Metro, Newton

City of Newton Searches for Its Next Fire Chief

The position oversees a department consisting of 199 personnel across six fire stations, as well as a 2022 budget of $26.5 million, according to the brochure. The chief will also lead Newton’s emergency operations center.

Metro, Politics, Newton

Newton city council committee debates building height

Attendees at a Newton City Council Zoning and Planning Committee meeting on Feb. 28 discussed a citizens’ petition that would limit the height of businesses and residential buildings in the city.