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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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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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  • Schools

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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Opinion: Vote no on Question 1, City must address core education problems first

Guest Contributor4 weeks ago4 weeks ago09 mins

By Sumukh Tendulkar The operating override requested by Mayor Fuller is a poorly conceived solution to a problem of Newton…

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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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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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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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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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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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