Mayor Ruthanne Fuller stressed the importance of the city’s long-term fiscal health in her FY26-FY30 Financial Forecast presentation.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Mayor Fuller Voices Confidence in Newton’s Future at State of the City Address
Mayor Fuller expressed her confidence in the city’s future despite recent challenges in her State of the City address.
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, 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.
Newton, Features, Top Story, Metro
In The Face of Potential Job Cuts, Newton Public Schools Community Takes a Stand
“Everyone in Newton cares so much about their children’s education—how could we support them taking anything away?” a teaching assistant said.
Metro, Newton
Fuller to Allocate Funds for Revitalize Creative Newton Program
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is allocating $75,000 of the $63 million the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for a new grant program called Revitalize Creative Newton (RCN), according to a statement from Fuller on Nov. 4.
Metro, Newton
Newton Mayor, Councilors, Community Oppose Gun Store Opening
“The news of a firearms dealer wanting to open in Newton comes after years of so many mass shootings in so many places from schools, theaters, and concerts to grocery stores and business places,” Fuller said in a statement on Thursday.
Metro, Newton
Newton Police Reform Task Force Presents Preliminary Recommendations
The Newton Police Reform Task Force presented its preliminary recommendations, including implementing enhanced training and increasing diversity within the department to address the impacts of historic and current systemic racism in policing practices.
Metro, The T, Newton
Mayor Fuller Opposes Proposed MBTA Service Cuts
As a part of its “Forging Ahead” initiative, the MBTA Advisory Board held a public meeting on Nov. 17 to discuss potential service cuts to the Inner Core service area.
Metro, The T, Boston, Newton
Newton City Council Responds to Proposed MBTA Service Cuts
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) proposed a number of service cuts to account for the $580 million budget shortfall it is experiencing due to decreased ridership during the pandemic.
