Two weeks after teachers’ strike, a Newton teacher and a Newton School Committee chair spoke on the future of schools in the city.
City Council and School Committee Discuss Budget, New Communication Platform in Joint Meeting
Newton’s City Council and School Committee discussed budgeting and a new communication platform for parents in a joint meeting Monday night.
Community Members Send Off Beloved Local Gift Shop
Community members gathered to bid farewell to Amy Shih, owner of the gift shop Just Next Door, following her decision to close the business.
Newton’s Former Senior Center to be Demolished Soon, Commissioner Says
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.