Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller proposed a $15 million tax increase at a city hall address on Monday, citing the city’s need for additional funds for improvement projects.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Free Library Hosts Exhibit on Proposed Updates to Village Center Zoning Ordinances
This exhibit is part of a continued effort that began last summer to gather community input for the village centers’ futures.
Newton, Politics, Metro
Newton Senior Center Programs to Move to Temporary Facilities Starting in November
The department will host many of the same programs in the temporary campus as it would have held in the senior center building.
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Newton Launches New Grant Initiative with ARPA Funds to Address Community Needs
The City of Newton will appropriate $1.75 million of its ARPA funds for an economic initiative, according to Mayor Fuller.
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Zhang: Demolishing 345 Walnut St. is Both Necessary and Necessarily Unpleasant
Senior centers serve seniors, but the existing one does not fulfill that purpose.
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Newton Starbucks Joins Unionization Effort, Reflecting National Pattern
A Starbucks in Waban became the second location within a mile of Newton city limits to unionize within the last year.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Sees Highest Statewide Primary Turnout in Over a Decade
Newton residents cast the most statewide primary votes since 2006, according to the City of Newton’s website.
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Newton Residents Call for Progress as Reconstruction of Historic House Further Delayed
“I mean, there’s no doubt that there used to be an old house there that could have been beautifully restored,” Anne Greer said. “And now there is a soaking wet pile of rotting wood.”
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton City Council Approves funding For Proposed Senior Center
After four years and more than 300 community meetings, the Newton City Council approved full funding of the proposed Newton Center for Active Living.
