After a year of negotiations, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) and the Newton School Committee (NSC) are at odds.
Newton, Metro
Historic Newton’s Upcoming Documentary Explores a 19th Century Experiment in Education
An exhibit in Newton’s City Hall explores the Allen School, the subject of Historic Newton’s upcoming documentary, An Uncommon Education.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Zoning and Planning Committee Prepares to Publish Third Version of Rezoning Maps
Councilor Crossley, Zoning and Planning Committee chair, refuted claims that the city hasn’t been transparent about its rezoning process.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Candidates Vying for Newton City Council Seats Focus on Zoning Redesign
Candidates for Newton City Council from Ward 2 and Ward 6 addressed the city’s ongoing rezoning plans during two debates.
Metro, Newton
UPDATE: Bicyclist Killed in Newton Car Crash Involving UPS Driver Identified
NPD will work with state law enforcement agencies to look further into the accident, according to the statement.
Metro, Top Story
Newton Police Arrest Suspect in Connection With Triple Homicide
Local officials said that the attack appears to be random, and there is no clear connection between Ferguson and the victims.
Metro, Politics
Fuller’s Proposed FY24 Budget Increases Spending by $19.7 Million
Newton’s proposed FY24 budget includes a $19.7 million increase in funds from last year, according to Mayor Fuller’s budget address on Monday.
Politics, Metro
Community Members Respond to Protest of Drag Performance at Newton North, Stage Counterprotest
NNHS’ ToBeGLAD Day celebrating LGBTQ+ identities sparked a protest and counterprotest due to its inclusion of a drag performance.
Arts, Politics, Metro
Newton Public Schools Reallocates Funding to Elementary Orchestra and Strings Programs After Advocacy From Save Newton Strings
The updated FY24 NPS budget reallocates funding to elementary strings programs following community pushback to their initial elimination.
Metro, Business, Newton
Super Dough Transforms Upper Falls Parking Lot Into Gourmet Pizzeria
Operating out of a trailer, Super Dough Pizza Co. only serves 50 handcrafted pizzas a day, but does so with extreme attention to detail.
