Newton Planning and Development Approves Recommended FY27 Annual Action Plan

Leon Gopaul • April 11, 2026

The Newton Planning and Development Board voted to recommend approval of the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Newton and the WestMetro HOME Consortium Monday. 

Newton School Committee Unanimously Approves $314.5 Million FY27 Budget

Alison Palmieri • April 9, 2026

Newton's School Committee unanimously approved a $314.5 million budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on Monday night, supporting a new middle school math program at the cost of budget cuts to leadership positions in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), sustainability, and mental health coordination. 

Newton Schools Face $2.8 Million Budget Gap as Mayor Maintains Funding Allocation

Grace Duffy • March 22, 2026

The City of Newton indicated a $314.5 million allocation for the Newton Public Schools (NPS) fiscal year 2027 (FY27) budget, anticipating a $2.8 million gap from NPS Superintendent Anna Nolin’s recommendation of $317.3 million. 

Newton Finance Committee Allocates $300,000 For New Management Positions in Mayor’s Office

Anika Chang Garcia • January 18, 2026

The Newton Finance Committee gathered on Monday to discuss the allocation of a $300,000 transfer to two new management positions in the mayor’s office, chief of community services and chief of staff.

Ward 5 School Committee Candidate Ben Schlesinger Pitches Pragmatic, Kids-First Leadership

Riley Del Sesto • October 19, 2025

As a corporate executive, Ward 5 Newton School Committee candidate Ben Schlesinger said his experience will lend itself well to dealing with the school committee’s budgeting responsibilities.

Facing Fiscal Challenges, Mayor Fuller Presents “Responsible” Budget for FY26

Riley Del Sesto • April 24, 2025

Newton Mayor Fuller presented a $623 million budget for fiscal year 2026 in her annual report, warning of economic uncertainty for the city.

Fuller Announces 5.1 Percent Budget Increase for FY25

Metro • April 16, 2024

Mayor Fuller presents budget increases with increased investment in Newton Public Schools and capital improvement projects on Monday address.

City Council and School Committee Discuss Budget, New Communication Platform in Joint Meeting

Brendan O’Friel • February 14, 2024

Newton's City Council and School Committee discussed budgeting and a new communication platform for parents in a joint meeting Monday night.

One Hour to Midnight

Joseph Baldwin • May 7, 2023

With pressure mounting on Congress from the White House and the private sector to avert this crisis, McCarthy unveiled his plan—the “Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023”—which would raise the debt ceiling enough for one year in exchange for measures designed to reduce the deficit.

NPS’ Proposed FY24 Budget Includes Cutting 56.4 FTE Positions, Reducing Student Services

Ella Song • April 2, 2023

NPS will also make cuts to student services and raise fees for services such as parking spaces and extracurricular activities.

Boston College Should Increase Oversight of SOFC to Prevent Future Budgeting Issues

The Heights Editorial Board • September 26, 2022

Boston College should increase transparency and oversight of the Student Organization Funding Committee (SOFC) to prevent future budgeting issues for BC’s variety of student organizations. Regardless...

SOFC Runs Out of Funds for Fall Semester, Disallows New Budget Requests

Erin Shannon, Amy Palmer, and Sofia Laboy • September 18, 2022

The chairman of SOFC emailed club leaders on Thursday that the organization reached its maximum allocation after approving over 170 budget requests.