Newton School Committee warned that it will either risk legal penalties for moving forward with an unbalanced budget or cut the difference.
Newton Allocates $2 Million in “Free Cash” to Health Insurance, Citing Rising Costs
The City of Newton’s Finance Committee voted to allocate $2 million in “free cash” to pay for increases in health insurance costs next year.
Newton To Make Improvements to Crystal Lake After Erosion Damage
After years of stormwater runoff eroding the beach at Crystal Lake, Newton will install a new drainage system to prevent future damage.
Housing Experts Call for Enforcement of MBTA Communities Act at BC Law Panel
BC Law’s Initiative on Land, Housing, and Property Rights hosted a panel for housing experts to discuss the MBTA Communities Act
Facing Fiscal Challenges, Mayor Fuller Presents “Responsible” Budget for FY26
Newton Mayor Fuller presented a $623 million budget for fiscal year 2026 in her annual report, warning of economic uncertainty for the city.
Newton Engineers Work To Repair Bullough’s Pond Dam, Citing Flooding Risk
Engineers for Newton are repairing the Bullough’s Pond Dam in Newtonville, according to the Newton Public Facilities Committee.
Newton Celebrates Topping-Off Ceremony for New Cooper Center for Active Living
On Thursday morning, Newton residents gathered for the long-awaited Cupola Topping-Off Ceremony at the new Cooper Center for Active Living.
At BC Event, Auchincloss Says He Wants to Make Democrats Cool Again
U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss misses the days when Democrats were cool, or so he told a crowd of students.
Newton Residents Ask Mayor Fuller to Fund Schools at Budget Hearing
Several Newton Public Schools parents offered public comment as the weeks-long, contentious budgetary negotiations continued.
Driver Hospitalized in Rollover Crash on Route 9 in Newton
On Tuesday morning at around 7 a.m., one person was hospitalized after a multi-vehicle rollover crash on Route 9 in Newton.