City HallSchools Now what? Fuller says Horace Mann work will happen Dan Atkinson 2 months ago2 months ago 0 Mayor: ‘Our city will have to make some challenging decisions’ The vote is over — but the overrides aren’t going…
City HallPolitics Voters approve Countryside and Franklin overrides but reject $9.2 million operating override Dan Atkinson 2 months ago2 months ago 0 Newton residents approved two tax increases for major construction at elementary schools on Tuesday, but rejected a $9.2 million increase…
City HallPolitics Get Out and Vote: What you need to know Dan Atkinson 3 months ago3 months ago 0 On Tuesday, March 14, Newton residents will finally go to the polls to vote on three ballot questions known as…
Politics No campaign fails to file financing report; Yes group raises more than $40K Dan Atkinson 3 months ago2 months ago 0 While a pro-override group has raised more than $40,000 over the course of the campaign leading to Tuesday’s vote –…
Schools Promises, skepticism that override will fix schools’ structural deficit Dan Atkinson 3 months ago3 months ago 0 Of the $15 million in total proposed override tax increases on the ballot next week, the largest chunk — $4.5…
OpinionSchools Plans for Countryside, Franklin vague and wasteful: Vote no Guest Contributor 3 months ago3 months ago 0 By Henry Barbaro This Tuesday, March 14, Newton voters will decide on whether the City’s tax rate should be increased…
OpinionSchools Excellent staff is not enough: Vote yes for Franklin and Countryside Guest Contributor 3 months ago3 months ago 0 By Mike Halle and Melissa Monokroussos I will never forget my first visit to Franklin Elementary School. On a cold…
City HallPolitics Early voting starts today Dan Atkinson 3 months ago3 months ago 0 Although the official voting day for Newton’s three override questions is Tuesday, March 14, residents can start casting their ballots…
Opinion Opinion: Yes vote is a crucial investment in Newton’s future Guest Contributor 3 months ago3 months ago 0 By Christine Dutt and Kerry Prasad Newton residents have a unique opportunity to make meaningful investments in the city we…
Opinion Opinion: Vote no on Question 1, City must address core education problems first Guest Contributor 3 months ago3 months ago 0 By Sumukh Tendulkar The operating override requested by Mayor Fuller is a poorly conceived solution to a problem of Newton…
City HallPolitics Not just taxes, trust is also on the March 14 ballot Dan Atkinson 3 months ago3 months ago 0 In her State of the City address last week, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller devoted a significant amount of time urging voters…
City Hall City CFO: Using one-time money for ongoing needs ‘not fiscally responsible’ Dan Atkinson 3 months ago3 months ago 0 Gentile disagrees, says it’s not so simple As they’ve made the case for $15 million in new tax revenue through…