Newton City Council approved funding for a feasibility study to renovate Franklin Elementary School during its meeting Tuesday night.
Metro, Politics
UPDATE: Fuller To Lift COVID-19 State of Emergency After Three Years
Fuller initially announced the state of emergency on March 17, 2020, during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro, Business, Politics
Newton Considers Retail Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bottles, Containers
The city of Newton is considering expanding Section 12-72 of the city’s charter to further limit single-use plastic waste in the city.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton School Committee Unanimously Votes Against Proposed Academic Principles Advisory Committee
The Newton School Committee unanimously rejected a petition for the creation of an NPS academic principles advisory committee on Tuesday.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Green Energy Consumers Alliance Discusses Home Power and the Transition to Electric Vehicles at a Wednesday Webinar
Mass. State Senator Creem talked incentives for greener home energy and more EV use with Green Energy Consumers Alliance representatives.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton City Council Reports on Budget, Honors John Bliss at Monday Night Meeting
Newton city councilors discussed various budget items and projects and honored John Bliss at their city council meeting Monday night.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Zoning and Planning Committee Reviews Village Center Zoning Redesign Framework
City officials presented at the meeting to receive more feedback prior to the creation of a second version of village center zoning maps.
Metro, Politics, Newton, Newton Override Special Election
Charles River Regional Chamber Endorses Split Vote on Override Questions
Newton residents will vote on three override questions regarding a proposed $15 million tax increase during a special election on March 14.
Metro, Politics, Features, Newton, Celebrating Black Voices
Tarik Lucas Breaks Barriers as First Black Newton City Councilor in 40 Years
As city councilor, Lucas said he is always listening to his constituents and building relationships with Newton residents.
Metro, Politics, Newton, Newton Override Special Election
Fuller Advocates for Override, Calls for Investment in Newton’s Future at State of the City Address
Mayor Fuller emphasized the importance of the upcoming override vote and reflected on the past year during her State of the City Address.
