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Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton City Council Rejects FY 2023 Budget in Symbolic Gesture
The Newton City Council voted against the proposed fiscal year 2023 operating budget at a meeting on Thursday due to its disagreement with the amount allocated to the Newton Public Schools, though the budget will automatically go into effect regardless.
Metro, Newton
Gregory Gentile Named Newton Fire Chief
Former Newton Fire Department Chief of Operations Gregory Gentile was named the city’s newest fire chief following the retirement of Gino Lucchetti, who held the position until this week. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced the news in a newsletter update on Thursday. “I want to thank Mayor Fuller for trusting me to lead this department,” Gentile…
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Comptroller Explains FY 2023 Budget, Elaborates on Technical Details
Newton Comptroller Stephen Curley explained in further detail the fiscal year 2023 budget to the City Council on Wednesday.
Metro, Newton
COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Deaths Remain Low in Newton as Cases Increase
Despite a rise in new COVID-19 cases in Newton, new hospitalizations and deaths remain lower than during previous surges.
Metro, Top Story, Newton
Newton to Receive $2.12 Million from Multi-State Opioid Settlement
The city will use the money for programs and services that help those struggling with substance use disorder.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Architect Details NewCAL Designs Following Vote Not to Landmark Current Senior Center
An architect detailed building plans for a new Newton senior center after a vote last month ruled to not landmark the current facility.
Metro, Food, Newton, Food Guide 2022
For Decades, The Knotty Pine Has Built a Community in Auburndale
Before it was The Knotty Pine, the building housed a different local restaurant since 1915, serving as a staple of the Auburndale and Newton communities.
Metro, Food, Newton, Food Guide 2022
Sycamore Blends Upscale Dining With Community Atmosphere
Customers filled every seat in the house on a Tuesday at 8 p.m., further proving the hype behind what has been labeled Newton’s best.
Metro, Food, Newton, Food Guide 2022
At Little Big Diner, Popular Ramen Bowls Meet an Unbeatable Atmosphere
On a brisk April night, customers enjoyed steaming bowls of ramen filled with crisp strips of nori, tender and smoky chashu pork, and a perfectly done ajitama egg, sipping broth from wooden spoons that look like soup ladles.
