On Tuesday evening, the Newton City Council approved a new city seal following four years of discussion and planning.
Metro, Newton
Mayor Fuller Says City Is Strong in Final State of the City Address
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said the city was strong in her eighth and final State of the City Address at Newton City Hall Monday evening.
Politics, Newton, Metro
Newton City Council Exempts Newton-Wellesley Hospital From Emissions Reporting Mandate
The council voted to exempt Newton-Wellesley Hospital from an ordinance that will make buildings report and reduce their carbon emissions.
Metro, Newton
Newton’s Finance Committee Approves Funds for Homeless Student Transportation, Public Schools’ Stabilization Program
Newton Finance Committee approved $338,119 for Homeless Student Transportation and $2 million for Newton Public Schools’ Stabilization Fund
Metro, Newton
Superintendent Asks for More Funding for Newton Schools
Newton Public Schools Superintendent Anna Nolin asked for more NPS funding at a Programs and Services Committee meeting on Wednesday.
Metro, Newton
Newton Approves Use of Grant Money for Human Resources Study
Newton City Council’s Finance Committee approved the use of grant funding for a study into Newton’s public employment system on Monday.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Mayor Fuller Outlines Capital Improvement Plan at City Council Meeting
Mayor Fuller presented at Newton’s City Council meeting, providing her and Jonathan Yeo’s Capital Improvement Plan for the next five years.
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.
Metro, Politics, Newton
City Council Committee Discusses Ethics Policy Following ‘Unwelcome’ Text Exchange Between Members
The committee discussed creating an oversight process after a councilor claimed she received inappropriate texts from a colleague.
Newton, Metro
Newton City Council Finalizes Proposed Amendments to City’s Zoning Plan
The city council must pass a new zoning ordinance by Dec. 31 in order to comply with the MBTA Communities Law.
