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Now what? Fuller says Horace Mann work will happen

Dan Atkinson2 weeks ago2 weeks 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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Voters approve Countryside and Franklin overrides but reject $9.2 million operating override

Dan Atkinson3 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

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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Get Out and Vote: What you need to know

Dan Atkinson3 weeks ago3 weeks ago08 mins

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

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

Dan Atkinson3 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

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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Promises, skepticism that override will fix schools’ structural deficit

Dan Atkinson3 weeks ago3 weeks ago013 mins

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

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Early voting starts today

Dan Atkinson4 weeks ago4 weeks ago07 mins

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

Dan Atkinson1 month ago1 month ago011 mins

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

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

Dan Atkinson1 month ago1 month ago012 mins

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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Some of the endorsements behind Yes, No and split votes

Dan Atkinson1 month ago1 month ago011 mins

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

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Horace Mann, the other school in the override mix

Dan Atkinson1 month ago1 month ago014 mins

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

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