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City Councilor Advocates For Aggressive Climate Action in Newton Mothers Out Front Event

Ashley Emanuel • December 10, 2022
Ward 2 Councilor Emily Norton joined the Newton chapter of Mothers Out Front Tuesday to discuss environmental issues in the Newton community.
The property, located at 15 Algonquin Rd., would become five single-family units if the Newton City Council approves the measure. (MC Claverie / Heights Editor)

Residents Question Chestnut Hill Development Proposal at Land Use Committee Meeting

Connor Siemien • December 8, 2022
The proposal for the property calls to raze the home at 15 Algonquin Rd. for units that will connect to the property at 71 Commonwealth Ave.
Two crashes occurred within the same day at the intersection of Watertown Street, Eddy Street, and Eliot Avenue, with 15 crashes in total occurring over the past four years. (Image Courtesy of Paulo Henrique Alves-Back)

Car Crashes at Newton Intersection Spark Concern From Residents and City Officials

Olivia Joung and Ella Song • December 5, 2022
Two crashes occurred within the same day at the intersection of Watertown Street, Eddy Street, and Eliot Avenue, prompting resident concern.
(Steve Mooney / Heights Editor)

Zoning and Planning Committee Discusses Newton’s EV Charging Station Requirements

Ella Song • October 2, 2022
The City Council adopted EV-related sustainability measures in 2017, requiring that at least 10 percent of parking spaces in some new developments.
The new senior center is set to break ground in early 2023 (Connor Siemien / Heights Editor).

Newton City Council Approves funding For Proposed Senior Center

Connor Siemien • August 24, 2022
After four years and more than 300 community meetings, the Newton City Council approved full funding of the proposed Newton Center for Active Living.
The new senior center is set to break ground in early 2023 (Connor Siemien / Heights Editor).

Finance Committee Allocates $19.5 Million Budget to NewCAL Project

Victor Stefanescu • August 7, 2022
The proposed new senior center’s $19.5 million price tag reflects an increase from a previous estimate of $16.65 million.
The previous city council passed the updated zoning ordinance in December of last year. (Steve Mooney / Heights Archives)

Newton City Council Rejects FY 2023 Budget in Symbolic Gesture

Gavin Zhang • May 28, 2022
The Newton City Council voted against the proposed fiscal year 2023 operating budget at a meeting on Thursday due to its disagreement with the amount allocated to the Newton Public Schools, though the budget will automatically go into effect regardless.
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Newton Mayor Proposes FY 2023 Budget, School and Municipal Funding Increase

Gavin Zhang • April 23, 2022
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller presented the proposal of Newton's fiscal year 2023 budget—which expands the city’s spending on schools and municipality departments—to the Newton City Council on Tuesday.
Members from the organization gave an overview of their stance on how zoning can become a tool for more economic equality.

Newton City Council Discusses Ordinance to Reduce Building Emissions

Sahithi Thumuluri • March 24, 2022
At the Newton City Council’s meeting as the Committee of the Whole on Monday, the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy presented a plan to create a Building Energy Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) resembling the one Boston implemented in 2013.
Newton city council committee debates building height

Newton city council committee debates building height

Connor Siemien • March 13, 2022
Attendees at a Newton City Council Zoning and Planning Committee meeting on Feb. 28 discussed a citizens’ petition that would limit the height of businesses and residential buildings in the city.
Members from the organization gave an overview of their stance on how zoning can become a tool for more economic equality.

Newton City Council Reflects on City’s Handling of the Pandemic and Looks Toward Future

Elizabeth Gray • February 13, 2022
The Newton City Council Programs and Services Committee met on Feb. 9 to provide an update about the future of the city’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newton City Council Passes Ordinance to Allow Unlimited Outdoor Dining

Newton City Council Passes Ordinance to Allow Unlimited Outdoor Dining

Sahithi Thumuluri • February 10, 2022
The amendment went to a voiced vote and passed unanimously. Councilor Andreae Downs made a motion for reconsideration so councilors could voice last-minute thoughts about the amendment, but the motion was denied, approving the amendment.
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