Dan Atkinson, Author at Newton Beacon

Now what? Fuller says Horace Mann work will happen

Dan Atkinson6 months ago3 months ago015 mins

The vote is over — but the overrides aren’t going away as an issue. After Newton residents approved two tax…

Dan Atkinson7 months ago3 months ago06 mins

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

Dan Atkinson7 months ago3 months ago08 mins

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

Dan Atkinson7 months ago3 months ago010 mins

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

Dan Atkinson7 months ago3 months ago013 mins

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

Dan Atkinson7 months ago3 months ago07 mins

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

Dan Atkinson7 months ago3 months ago011 mins

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

Dan Atkinson7 months ago3 months ago012 mins

Gentile disagrees, says it’s not so simple As they’ve made the case for $15 million in new tax revenue through…

Dan Atkinson7 months ago3 months ago011 mins

Chamber urges no vote on operating override, yes for Countryside and Franklin With the vote on three ballot questions for…

Dan Atkinson7 months ago3 months ago014 mins

Third elementary school would be funded through operating override In less than a month, Newton residents will vote on three…