Override Archives - Newton Beacon

Now what? Fuller says Horace Mann work will happen

Dan Atkinson1 year ago1 year ago015 mins

The vote is over — but the overrides aren’t going away as an issue. After Newton residents approved two tax…

Dan Atkinson2 years ago1 year ago08 mins

On Tuesday, March 14, Newton residents will finally go to the polls to vote on three ballot questions known as…

Dan Atkinson2 years ago1 year ago010 mins

While a pro-override group has raised more than $40,000 over the course of the campaign leading to Tuesday’s vote –…

Dan Atkinson2 years ago1 year ago013 mins

Of the $15 million in total proposed override tax increases on the ballot next week, the largest chunk — $4.5…

Guest Contributor2 years ago1 year ago06 mins

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

Guest Contributor2 years ago1 year ago09 mins

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

Dan Atkinson2 years ago1 year ago07 mins

Although the official voting day for Newton’s three override questions is Tuesday, March 14, residents can start casting their ballots…

Guest Contributor2 years ago1 year ago08 mins

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

Guest Contributor2 years ago1 year ago09 mins

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

Dan Atkinson2 years ago1 year ago011 mins

In her State of the City address last week, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller devoted a significant amount of time urging voters…