The NTA voted Thursday night to strike beginning Friday, Jan. 19, according to a Newton School Committee email sent to families.
Newton, Politics, Metro
Newton Parents Demonstrate at City Hall Amid NTA Strike Rumors
Newton Public Schools parents gathered in front of Newton City Hall to advocate for fair teacher contracts amid rumors of a teacher strike.
Metro, Food, Business, Newton
WS Development Announces First 14 Businesses to Open on The Street Chestnut Hill
Mixed-use developer WS Development announced the first 14 businesses to open as a part of The Street Chestnut Hill’s 27 Boylston renovation.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton’s Public Safety and Transportation Committee Talks Winter Parking Ban Issues at Wednesday Night Meeting
The Public Safety and Transportation Committee discussed winter storm parking and accessibility issues surrounding the winter parking ban.
Metro, Politics, Newton
City Council Committee Discusses Ethics Policy Following ‘Unwelcome’ Text Exchange Between Members
The committee discussed creating an oversight process after a councilor claimed she received inappropriate texts from a colleague.
Newton, Politics, Metro
Newton City Council Passes Downsized Village Center Overlay District
Newton City Council added final amendments and passed the Village Center Overlay District during its meeting Monday night.
Metro, Newton
Newton Hosts Second Annual Mini Golf Gift Drive Event at City Hall
The mini golf event was a collaboration between The Village Bank and the city as a part of The Village Bank’s annual Holiday Gift Drive.
Metro, Newton
Parent Educator Collaborative Talks Contract Negotiations, Encourages Resident Action, at Community Forum
Newton’s Parent/Educator Collaborative gave updates on NTA contract negotiations and discussed contract goals at its community forum.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Public Facilities Committee and Finance Committee Approve Countryside School Building Funding, Design Plan
The Public Facilities Committee and Finance Committee approved a design plan and funding for the reconstruction of Countryside Elementary.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton City Council Removes Six Villages From Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Newton City Council approved more amendments to the VCOD, including the removal of six villages from the plan, at their meeting.
