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City: Override money would help Newton hit climate goals

Dan Atkinson2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

While a large chunk of a proposed $9.2 million operating override is earmarked for maintaining existing levels of funding for…

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Johnny's Luncheonette in Newton Centre. Photo by Dan Atkinson
  • City Hall

Businesses to mayor: Not a good time for an override

Dan Atkinson2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

As Newton residents consider voting for $15 million in tax increases, many business owners in the city are worried about…

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  • Schools

School Committee endorses yes on override

Dan Atkinson2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Levy abstains, citing lack of confidence from community Most of the School Committee voted to endorse voting yes on the…

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  • Schools

Building commissioner: ‘Franklin School is a dungeon’

Dan Atkinson2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

Despite declining enrollment, officials say new building necessary As Newton voters consider multiple tax increases, school officials are urging them…

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  • City Hall

Officials say tax increase needed to ‘make it all happen’ at new $20M Senior Center

Dan Atkinson2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

Administration touts increases in tax relief for elder residents; nearly 10 percent of seniors below poverty line Last year, Newton…

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  • Schools

School officials: Override would prevent teacher cuts

Dan Atkinson2 months ago2 months ago014 mins

School officials made an urgent plea Monday for Newton voters to approve a tax increase that would send $4.5 million…

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  • City Hall
  • Politics

Groups form to advocate for, oppose override

Dan Atkinson2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

​​With nearly $15 million in tax increases at stake, local pro- and anti-override are preparing their campaigns to influence Newton…

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  • Schools

Fuller: Tax increase needed to fund new Countryside

Dan Atkinson2 months ago2 months ago012 mins

Newton officials are hoping to get the state to pay for one-third of the cost of a new Countryside School…

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  • City Hall

Streets and sidewalks: What will $1.4 million override money buy?

Dan Atkinson2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

A decade ago, Newton’s roads were in rough shape, with about 45 percent rated in “poor” or “deficient” condition.  A…

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  • City Hall

Override basics: history, meaning, cost

Dan Atkinson3 months ago2 months ago012 mins

In two months, Newton voters will vote on – increasing their taxes? Paying for school improvements? Funding new city programs?…

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