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This is the eighth year of this event, which started in Fuller's inaugural year in office. (Sarah Vergura / Heights Editor)

Fuller Speaks at Charles River Regional Chamber Fireside Chat Event

Sarah Vergura • March 23, 2025
Citizens gathered at the Charles River Country Club with Needham Town Manager Kate Fitzpatrick and Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller Friday.
Norton called the event “Democracy in Peril.” (Genevieve Morrison / Heights Editor)

Mayor Fuller Says City Is Strong in Final State of the City Address

Riley Del Sesto • February 4, 2025
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said the city was strong in her eighth and final State of the City Address at Newton City Hall Monday evening.
Ward 5 Councilor Bill Humphrey answered questions regarding the city budget Tuesday night. (Nicole Vagra / Heights Editor)

Newton Mayor Denounces Hamas Attack, Says Police Presence Around Synagogues Will Increase

Connor Siemien • October 13, 2023
Fuller said the event was painful but necessary in light of the attacks, and that her thoughts are with all those involved in the conflict.
NewMo, which began its operation in Newton in 2019, recently surpassed 100,000 total rides (Image courtesy of Ellen Ishkanian).

Newton Mayor Announces Expansion of NewMo Services

Connor Siemien • December 1, 2022
The city will add another car to NewMo and extend its weekday hours for senior citizens, according to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.
Members from the organization gave an overview of their stance on how zoning can become a tool for more economic equality.

Newton to Remove Public Indoor Mask Mandate Effective Feb. 18

Connor Siemien • February 13, 2022
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and Newton Health and Human Services Commissioner Linda Walsh announced the removal of the indoor mask mandate for public spaces effective at the end of the day on Feb. 18, according to an email update from Fuller on Feb. 11.
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Fuller and Sangiolo Move Ahead in Newton Mayoral Race

Julia Remick • September 15, 2021
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and former city councilor Amy Mah Sangiolo won the Newton preliminary mayoral election Tuesday, securing a place for their names on the ballot for the Nov. 2 election
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Newton Mayor Concerned About COVID-19 Transmission at BC

Julia Remick • September 14, 2020
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has requested that BC increase its testing and said she does not support the University leasing additional space in Newton for isolation or quarantine facilities. 
Newton Elects Ruthanne Fuller the City's First Female Mayor

Newton Elects Ruthanne Fuller the City’s First Female Mayor

Mary Elizabeth Mooney • November 8, 2017
In a historic election, the citizens of Newton elected their first female mayor in the city's 2017 race.
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