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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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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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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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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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