Now what? Fuller says Horace Mann work will happen
Mayor: ‘Our city will have to make some challenging decisions’ The vote is over — but the overrides aren’t going…
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Voters approve Countryside and Franklin overrides but reject $9.2 million operating override
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
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
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
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
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
By Mike Halle and Melissa Monokroussos I will never forget my first visit to Franklin Elementary School. On a cold…
Early voting starts today
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
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
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
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’
Gentile disagrees, says it’s not so simple As they’ve made the case for $15 million in new tax revenue through…