A judge granted an injunction against the Newton Teachers Association to end its strike or risk legal consequences on Friday
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Newton Teachers Association to Strike Beginning Friday
The NTA voted Thursday night to strike beginning Friday, Jan. 19, according to a Newton School Committee email sent to families.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Newton Affordable Housing Trust Approves Funding for New Transitional Housing Project, Ongoing Senior Housing Renovation
The NAHT unanimously approved a transitional housing project and the allocation of funds to an ongoing senior housing renovation on Thursday.
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Newton Affordable Housing Trust Discusses Funding Allocation, Funding Priorities Task Force At Thursday Meeting
The NAHT approved a Newton Housing Authority payment, named a member of the Funding Priorities Task Force, and discussed future proposals.
