Newton Finance Committee approved $338,119 for Homeless Student Transportation and $2 million for Newton Public Schools’ Stabilization Fund
Metro, Newton
Superintendent Asks for More Funding for Newton Schools
Newton Public Schools Superintendent Anna Nolin asked for more NPS funding at a Programs and Services Committee meeting on Wednesday.
Newton, Metro
Newton Approves Use of Grant Money for Human Resources Study
Newton City Council’s Finance Committee approved the use of grant funding for a study into Newton’s public employment system on Monday.
Newton, Politics, Metro
Mayor Fuller Outlines Capital Improvement Plan at City Council Meeting
Mayor Fuller presented at Newton’s City Council meeting, providing her and Jonathan Yeo’s Capital Improvement Plan for the next five years.
Politics, Newton
City Council and School Committee Discuss Budget, New Communication Platform in Joint Meeting
Newton’s City Council and School Committee discussed budgeting and a new communication platform for parents in a joint meeting Monday night.
Metro, Politics, Newton
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.
Newton, Metro
Newton City Council Finalizes Proposed Amendments to City’s Zoning Plan
The city council must pass a new zoning ordinance by Dec. 31 in order to comply with the MBTA Communities Law.
Metro, Newton
Residents Express Mixed Opinions on Proposal To Suspend Overnight Winter Parking Ban
The current ban forbids overnight parking on all Newton streets from Dec. 1 to March 31, punishable by a $25 fine, according to the city’s website.
Metro, Newton
Meet Newton’s New City Councilors
Six new Newton city councilors were elected Tuesday night, shifting the political pulse of the city’s top governing body.
Metro, Newton
City Official Outlines Plan to Reduce Trash in Newton at Public Facilities Meeting
City officials described the main goals as reducing trash, maximizing environmental protection, and reducing cost increases.
