Two candidates for Ward 2 and Ward 6 advanced to November’s municipal election, where voters will select respective ward councilors.
Politics, Newton, Metro
Newton Teachers Association, Newton School Committee Reach Impasse in Negotiations
After a year of negotiations, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) and the Newton School Committee (NSC) are at odds.
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, 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.
Metro, Politics
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.
Metro, Politics, Arts
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, Politics
Newton Zoning and Planning Committee Reviews Version 2.0 of Zoning Maps
The new zoning maps are part of updated zoning laws in the city, which have not received any major zoning updates in over 30 years.
Metro, Politics
NewCAL Officials Update Community on Building Plans, Project Timeline
City officials announced revisions to several previous design plans to make parts of NewCAL more accessible at a meeting on Thursday.
Metro, Politics
Residents, Local Officials Demonstrate at Earth Day Event
Activists, students, and residents rallied for climate action during the Newton Democratic City Committee’s Earth Day event.
