Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. Your campaign highlights your experience as an educator…
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Ed. Note: During August, Fig City News conducted interviews with each of the 10 School Committee candidates who are running in competitive elections. This notice was sent to all candidates prior to the interviews. All interviews were completed before any were published. On your campaign website, you cite your business…
On August 21, 2025, the School Committee held its annual summer retreat at the Newton Education Center. All Committee Members — including Mayor Ruthanne Fuller — were present at the meeting, with the exception of Committee Members Rajeev Parlikar (Ward 1) and Barry Greenstein (Ward 8). They were joined by Newton Public…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week.
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week.
Election Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in-person (Room 211) on Monday, August 25 at 4:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Affordable Housing Trust will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 25 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link)…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding these potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 19 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests:
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) on Thursday, August 21, 1PM-4PM, for its annual retreat.
Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 19 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Board of Assessors will meet in person (Room 108) on Wednesday, August 20 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following: Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link)…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding these potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
In 1904, Newton hired a progressive superintendent, Frank Spaulding who believed public schools should “provide educational opportunities adapted to the individual needs of every boy and girl from four to eighteen years of age.” He sought class sizes of no more than 25 pupils so teachers could do individual work…