Politics Archives — The Heights

Saturday 11 January 2025

Politics

The council voted to exempt Newton-Wellesley Hospital from an ordinance that will make buildings report and reduce their carbon emissions.

Newton City Council appointed Deborah Crossley, the architect of a controversial zoning reform, to the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals.

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee rejected a proposed modification of current zoning ordinance to comply with the MBTA Communities Act.

Newton approved the appropriation of $1 million for the Vehicle Replacement Program as well as $200,000 for traffic calming projects.

Newton’s School Committee voted to cut down busing for students attending private schools, citing funding issues.

Half of Newton’s total population cast ballots this Election Day, according to unofficial results. Here’s how they voted.

With a left-leaning voting population, Newton’s results are often predictable. But that’s not the whole story.

Massachusetts pointed out two areas where Newton needs to tweak its zoning laws to be considered compliant with the MBTA Communities Act.

Mayor Fuller presented at Newton’s City Council meeting, providing her and Jonathan Yeo’s Capital Improvement Plan for the next five years.

As Newton voters prepare to cast their ballots on Nov. 5, they are faced with choices that could reshape classrooms and dining rooms.

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