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Newton to Ban Retail Use of Black Plastic, Other Single-Use Plastic and Waste
The amendment, which bans black plastic take-out containers and mandates reusable cutlery and plates, will take effect in March 2024.
Newton to Ban Retail Use of Black Plastic, Ot...September 19, 2023
Story Starters Assists Parents in Discussions...September 17, 2023
Newton Marijuana Dispensary Redefines the Mea...September 17, 2023
Newton Teachers Association, Parent/Educator ...September 14, 2023
Newton City Council Candidates Advance to Nov...September 12, 2023
City Shrinks Eligible Customer Base for NewMo...September 10, 2023
Newton Teachers Association, Newton School Co...September 10, 2023
Historic Newton’s Upcoming Documentary Explor...September 10, 2023
Newton Zoning and Planning Committee Prepares...September 10, 2023
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Newton to Ban Retail Use of Black Plastic, Other Single-Use Plastic and Waste
The amendment, which bans black plastic take-out containers and mandates reusable cutlery and plates, will take effect in March 2024.
Metro
Story Starters Assists Parents in Discussions of Race With Young Children
A Newton-based organization called Story Starters focuses on cultivating family conversations about various works of literature to address wide-reachi...
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Newton Marijuana Dispensary Redefines the Meaning of Family Business
A new type of family business has set up shop in Newton. The Green Lady Dispensary celebrated its grand opening.
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Newton Teachers Association, Parent/Educator Collaborative Demonstrate at School Committee Meeting
The NTA and Newton Public Schools (NPS) are currently negotiating a new contract after the previous contract’s expiration on Aug. 31.
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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.
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City Shrinks Eligible Customer Base for NewMo Following Decrease in Funding
Newton in Motion, reverted its pool of eligible users to select groups in the city, due to a decline in outside funding and grants.
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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.
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Historic Newton’s Upcoming Documentary Explores a 19th Century Experiment in Education
An exhibit in Newton’s City Hall explores the Allen School, the subject of Historic Newton’s upcoming documentary, An Uncommon Education.
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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.
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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.
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UPDATE: Bicyclist Killed in Newton Car Crash Involving UPS Driver Identified
NPD will work with state law enforcement agencies to look further into the accident, according to the statement.
Metro
Newton Police Arrest Suspect in Connection With Triple Homicide
Local officials said that the attack appears to be random, and there is no clear connection between Ferguson and the victims.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Super Dough Transforms Upper Falls Parking Lot Into Gourmet Pizzeria
Operating out of a trailer, Super Dough Pizza Co. only serves 50 handcrafted pizzas a day, but does so with extreme attention to detail.
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Little Luke’s Offers Homestyle Breakfast and Coffee in Newton Upper Falls
Near Newton Upper Falls Greenway is Little Luke’s Cafe, a quaint spot serving up breakfast, lunch, coffee, and pastries.
