School officials: Override would prevent teacher cuts
School officials made an urgent plea Monday for Newton voters to approve a tax increase that would send $4.5 million to the schools – promising [...]
Groups form to advocate for, oppose override
With nearly $15 million in tax increases at stake, local pro- and anti-override are preparing their campaigns to influence Newton residents preparing to vote in [...]
Fuller: Tax increase needed to fund new Countryside
Newton officials are hoping to get the state to pay for one-third of the cost of a new Countryside School – but they say if [...]
Streets and sidewalks: What will $1.4 million override money buy?
A decade ago, Newton’s roads were in rough shape, with about 45 percent rated in “poor” or “deficient” condition. A proposed override included $1 million [...]
Override basics: history, meaning, cost
In two months, Newton voters will vote on – increasing their taxes? Paying for school improvements? Funding new city programs? All of the above? None [...]