The “carryforward” item within the Newton Public Schools (NPS) budget — the amount of cash unspent by NPS in the current year, which is then assumed to be expended in the next year’s budget — is a consistent source of confusion, taking much airtime during public budget meetings. NPS continues…
Posts published in March 2026
Wonder, a new mix-and-match food hall offering delivery and in-person ordering, opened Thursday, March 19, on Needham Street. Customers streamed in to explore its wide range of culinary options, though the sheer number of choices proved overwhelming for some. Patrick Cartier, market operations director for Wonder’s New England locations, said…
In the middle of budget season, Newton Public Schools (NPS) staff and School Committee members from every ward met to discuss the district’s technology initiatives. The meeting was led by Steve Rattendi, Director of Information Technology and Library Services. This is a role that, as Dr. Nolin pointed out, in…
The Charles River Regional Chamber will soon serve a fifth community, in addition to Needham, Newton, Watertown, and Wellesley. The Brookline Chamber of Commerce will cease operation on April 1, and its members and programs will join the CRRC. Bricks & Minifigs, an authorized LEGO reseller, has a new franchise,…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet Monday regarding: Finance Committee will meet Monday regarding authorizations to Land Use Committee will meet Tuesday regarding requests for Special Permits to: FY27 Budget Calendar has been released for the…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 23 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Finance Committee will meet in person (Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 23 at 7PM.…
Newton School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 23 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Memorial Spaulding School Council will meet in person (Principal’s Office) on Tuesday, March 24 at 3:05PM. The agenda includes: Newton South High School Council will meet…
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 23 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Dangerous/Nuisance Dog Complaint Hearing will meet in person (Room 205, City Hall) on Monday, March 23 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Newton Commonwealth Foundation Board will meet…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
During March 9-16, the School Committee and NPS convened three public budget meetings to review detailed information from NPS departments regarding their budgetary methodologies and priorities. These meetings continued the dichotomy of the Superintendent, Mayor, and School Committee all acknowledging what they say is an improved budgeting process and working…
On March 11, New York City’s Carnegie Hall announced that Newton South High School junior and clarinetist Leila Mostaghimi has been named to the prestigious National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) and will perform this summer along with 96 other student musicians from across the country.…
A new citywide map identifying 43 vacant storefronts across Newton — many in the city’s village centers — is giving officials and prospective business owners a clearer look at where new businesses could take root. When Economic Development Director Lauren Berman and Deputy Director Cheryl Lappin joined the department earlier…