Newton Mayor Fuller presented a $623 million budget for fiscal year 2026 in her annual report, warning of economic uncertainty for the city.
Metro, Politics
Fuller Announces 5.1 Percent Budget Increase for FY25
Mayor Fuller presents budget increases with increased investment in Newton Public Schools and capital improvement projects on Monday address.
Politics, Newton
City Council and School Committee Discuss Budget, New Communication Platform in Joint Meeting
Newton’s City Council and School Committee discussed budgeting and a new communication platform for parents in a joint meeting Monday night.
Opinions, Column
One Hour to Midnight
With pressure mounting on Congress from the White House and the private sector to avert this crisis, McCarthy unveiled his plan—the “Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023”—which would raise the debt ceiling enough for one year in exchange for measures designed to reduce the deficit.
Metro
NPS’ Proposed FY24 Budget Includes Cutting 56.4 FTE Positions, Reducing Student Services
NPS will also make cuts to student services and raise fees for services such as parking spaces and extracurricular activities.
Opinions, Editorials
Boston College Should Increase Oversight of SOFC to Prevent Future Budgeting Issues
Boston College should increase transparency and oversight of the Student Organization Funding Committee (SOFC) to prevent future budgeting issues for BC’s variety of student organizations. Regardless of SOFC’s internal behavior, the BC administration has a responsibility to provide adequate and stable support to student organizations on campus, and recent events within SOFC have shown the…
News, On Campus, Top Story
SOFC Runs Out of Funds for Fall Semester, Disallows New Budget Requests
The chairman of SOFC emailed club leaders on Thursday that the organization reached its maximum allocation after approving over 170 budget requests.
Politics, Metro, 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, Politics, Newton
NPS Officials Detail Faculty Positions Preserved Through Additional ARPA Funds
“On the one hand, we are so aware of the needs of our students and the desire to support them robustly with as many teachers and support as possible,” Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said. “On the other hand, using one-time money for ongoing costs creates a real problem for the following year.”
Editorials, Opinions
Editorial: UGBC Should Prioritize Resources on Student Needs
The Undergraduate Government of Boston College has spent much of the semester cloaked in controversy and unable to deliver for the community its members are elected to serve. UGBC must improve its advocacy for the student body so that its communication with administrators results in tangible action for students. In addition, UGBC should reevaluate its…
