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OP-ED: NPS parent says NO to the override

As a parent invested in the NPS’ success, it gives me no pleasure to OPPOSE the Operating Override. An overwhelming number of parents[1] feels NPS is NOT headed in the right direction. Newton first needs to acknowledge the problem and develop a plan to fix it, before seeking override funds.…

Newton Teachers Association addresses contract negotiations, override, and possible labor actions

Newton Teachers Association leaders discussed several topics related to Newton Public Schools, as well as their support for teacher strikes in other Massachusetts districts, in the latest NTA President’s Blog post published on January 2, 2023. UPDATE: The School Committee provided an update on collective bargaining in its meeting on…

Newton Public Schools strongly recommends students and staff wear masks for first two weeks in January

On Monday, the Newton Public Schools district, in consultation with the City’s Health and Human Services Department, announced its strong recommendation that all NPS staff and students wear face coverings for the first two weeks of school following the December break. With “a rise of absences of both students and…

City Council Meetings – Week of 1/1/2023

The Full City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, January 3 at 7:45PM. You can also watch the meeting on NewTV (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33 or live stream on NewTV’s Vimeo channel). (See Reports Docket and New Docket.) The Finance…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 1/1/2023

Newton Human Rights Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, January 3 at 7PM. the agenda includes the following: Newton Fair Housing Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, January 4 at 8AM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Historical Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday,…

City of Newton: Request for Proposals for serving low- and moderate-income residents, providing emergency shelter, preventing homelessness, and rapid re-housing

The City of Newton’s Divsion of Housing and Community Development has issued a Request for Proposals for services to be funded by approximately $296,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and approximately $151,700 in Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG). Applications will be available as of January 4 and are due February…

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