Newton Beacon: Special Override Coverage

Now what? Fuller says Horace Mann work will happen

Dan Atkinson 2 weeks ago2 weeks ago 0

Mayor: ‘Our city will have to make some challenging decisions’ The vote is over — but the overrides aren’t going…

Voters approve Countryside and Franklin overrides but reject $9.2 million operating override

Dan Atkinson 3 weeks ago2 weeks ago 0

Newton residents approved two tax increases for major construction at elementary schools on Tuesday, but rejected a $9.2 million increase…

Get Out and Vote: What you need to know

Dan Atkinson 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago 0

On Tuesday, March 14, Newton residents will finally go to the polls to vote on three ballot questions known as…

No campaign fails to file financing report; Yes group raises more than $40K

Dan Atkinson 3 weeks ago2 weeks ago 0

While a pro-override group has raised more than $40,000 over the course of the campaign leading to Tuesday’s vote –…

Promises, skepticism that override will fix schools’ structural deficit

Dan Atkinson 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago 0

Of the $15 million in total proposed override tax increases on the ballot next week, the largest chunk — $4.5…

Plans for Countryside, Franklin vague and wasteful: Vote no

Guest Contributor 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago 0

By Henry Barbaro This Tuesday, March 14, Newton voters will decide on whether the City’s tax rate should be increased…

Excellent staff is not enough: Vote yes for Franklin and Countryside

Guest Contributor 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago 0

By Mike Halle and Melissa Monokroussos I will never forget my first visit to Franklin Elementary School. On a cold…

Early voting starts today

Dan Atkinson 4 weeks ago4 weeks ago 0

Although the official voting day for Newton’s three override questions is Tuesday, March 14, residents can start casting their ballots…

Opinion: Yes vote is a crucial investment in Newton’s future

Guest Contributor 4 weeks ago4 weeks ago 0

By Christine Dutt and Kerry Prasad Newton residents have a unique opportunity to make meaningful investments in the city we…

Opinion: Vote no on Question 1, City must address core education problems first

Guest Contributor 4 weeks ago4 weeks ago 0

By Sumukh Tendulkar The operating override requested by Mayor Fuller is a poorly conceived solution to a problem of Newton…

Not just taxes, trust is also on the March 14 ballot

Dan Atkinson 1 month ago1 month ago 0

In her State of the City address last week, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller devoted a significant amount of time urging voters…

City CFO: Using one-time money for ongoing needs ‘not fiscally responsible’