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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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  • Politics

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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Plans for Countryside, Franklin vague and wasteful: Vote no

Guest Contributor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

By Henry Barbaro This Tuesday, March 14, Newton voters will decide on whether the City’s tax rate should be increased…

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Excellent staff is not enough: Vote yes for Franklin and Countryside

Guest Contributor3 weeks ago3 weeks ago09 mins

By Mike Halle and Melissa Monokroussos I will never forget my first visit to Franklin Elementary School. On a cold…

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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: Yes vote is a crucial investment in Newton’s future

Guest Contributor4 weeks ago4 weeks ago08 mins

By Christine Dutt and Kerry Prasad Newton residents have a unique opportunity to make meaningful investments in the city we…

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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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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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