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Mayor Fuller Voices Confidence in Newton’s Future at State of the City Address

Mayor Fuller expressed her confidence in the city’s future despite recent challenges in her State of the City address.

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.

Metro, Politics, Newton, Newton Override Special Election

Fuller Advocates for Override, Calls for Investment in Newton’s Future at State of the City Address

Mayor Fuller emphasized the importance of the upcoming override vote and reflected on the past year during her State of the City Address.

Metro, Top Story, Features, Newton

In The Face of Potential Job Cuts, Newton Public Schools Community Takes a Stand

“Everyone in Newton cares so much about their children’s education—how could we support them taking anything away?” a teaching assistant said.

Metro, Newton

Fuller to Allocate Funds for Revitalize Creative Newton Program

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is allocating $75,000 of the $63 million the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for a new grant program called Revitalize Creative Newton (RCN), according to a statement from Fuller on Nov. 4.

Metro, Newton

Newton Mayor, Councilors, Community Oppose Gun Store Opening

“The news of a firearms dealer wanting to open in Newton comes after years of so many mass shootings in so many places from schools, theaters, and concerts to grocery stores and business places,” Fuller said in a statement on Thursday.

Metro, Newton

Newton Police Reform Task Force Presents Preliminary Recommendations

The Newton Police Reform Task Force presented its preliminary recommendations, including implementing enhanced training and increasing diversity within the department to address the impacts of historic and current systemic racism in policing practices.