Newton City Council approved more amendments to the VCOD, including the removal of six villages from the plan, at their meeting.
Newton Affordable Housing Trust Approves Funding for New Transitional Housing Project, Ongoing Senior Housing Renovation
The NAHT unanimously approved a transitional housing project and the allocation of funds to an ongoing senior housing renovation on Thursday.
Newton Affordable Housing Trust Discusses Funding Allocation, Funding Priorities Task Force At Thursday Meeting
The NAHT approved a Newton Housing Authority payment, named a member of the Funding Priorities Task Force, and discussed future proposals.
Newton City Council Candidates Advance to November Municipal Election
Two candidates for Ward 2 and Ward 6 advanced to November’s municipal election, where voters will select respective ward councilors.
Newton Teachers Association, Newton School Committee Reach Impasse in Negotiations
After a year of negotiations, the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) and the Newton School Committee (NSC) are at odds.
Newton Zoning and Planning Committee Prepares to Publish Third Version of Rezoning Maps
Councilor Crossley, Zoning and Planning Committee chair, refuted claims that the city hasn’t been transparent about its rezoning process.
Candidates Vying for Newton City Council Seats Focus on Zoning Redesign
Candidates for Newton City Council from Ward 2 and Ward 6 addressed the city’s ongoing rezoning plans during two debates.
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.
Community Members Respond to Protest of Drag Performance at Newton North, Stage Counterprotest
NNHS’ ToBeGLAD Day celebrating LGBTQ+ identities sparked a protest and counterprotest due to its inclusion of a drag performance.
Newton Public Schools Reallocates Funding to Elementary Orchestra and Strings Programs After Advocacy From Save Newton Strings
The updated FY24 NPS budget reallocates funding to elementary strings programs following community pushback to their initial elimination.