Dan Atkinson, Author at Newton Beacon

Now what? Fuller says Horace Mann work will happen

Dan Atkinson3 months ago3 months ago015 mins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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