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.
Top Story, Newton
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
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.
Metro, Newton
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.
Newton
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.
Newton
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.
Newton
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, Top Story
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.
Metro, Newton
Newton Community Pride Hosts Third Annual WinterFEST
Newton Community Pride hosted WinterFEST, with events like soup dinners to ice sculpture demonstrations, providing community fun.
Metro, Newton, Top Story
NTA Strike Fines Reduced to $50,000 a Day
A judge reduced fines against the Newton Teachers Association for its strike to $50,000 per school day until the union reaches a contract.
