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.
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NTA Fines Reach $375,000 as Strike Continues
State fines against the NTA reached $375,000 Thursday night, as the union announced the sixth day of its strike.
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Parent/Educator Collaborative Hosts Community Forum About NPS Budget
The PEC hosted a community forum Tuesday to discuss the NPS budget. Ward 5 Councilor Bill Humphrey joined to take questions.
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Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee Discusses Funds for Local Restoration of Second Church in Newton
The Zoning and Planning Committee approved funding to the Community Preservation Committee to restore the Second Church in Newton.
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Newton Teachers Demonstrate as Strike Continues
Newton North High School teachers marched across Newtonville on Monday, the second school day of the NTA strike.
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Judge Orders Newton Teachers to End Strike
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.
