On June 23, State Senator Cynthia Creem and Mayor Marc Laredo’s Chief of Staff, Dana Hanson, spoke before the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government in favor of Senate Bill 3092, a Home Rule Petition presented by Sen. Creem that would authorize Newton to issue pension obligation bonds or…
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“Giving every student what they need” is a common saying among Newton Public Schools (NPS) leadership and School Committee members. This spring’s revision of the NPS middle school math program illustrates how complex that can be in practice. As the school year ends, the district has generally executed what it…
In recent weeks, the Laredo Administration has resumed discussions about repairs to Bullough’s Pond dam that, under former Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, sparked tensions and ultimately went unresolved. Laredo Administration officials are now presenting a variety of potential options for dam repair that could have a range of implications for the…
Newton is moving forward with major investments in stormwater infrastructure after City officials accepted a $4.3 million low-interest state loan to fund projects designed to reduce pollution entering the Charles River watershed and help the city meet federal and state environmental requirements.
With exuberant dance performances, Double Dutch demonstrations, and a variety of vendors and information booths, the sixth annual Newton Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 was a joyous, multifaceted event. However, the most touching part was the community’s heartfelt goodbye to beloved Newton North High School Principal, Dr. Henry Turner. After…
More than 200 students joined members of the New England Patriots rookie class at Newton North High School on June 19 for a Juneteenth football clinic that raised more than $6,000 for Newton Community Education (NCE) scholarships while kicking off the city’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The clinic, which featured football…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Finance Committee will meet in person (Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June…
School Committee will meet in Executive Session on Monday, June 22 at 5:30PM to discuss negotiation strategy regarding the Newton Teachers Association and a litigation update regarding Sumner v. Newton Public Schools. School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 22…
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 22 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Council on Aging will meet in person (Cooper Center, 345 Walnut Street, Activity Room #3) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, June 23 at 7:30PM. The agenda…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
Amid the festivities of Newton Highlands Village Day on Sunday, June 14, City officials, arts leaders, and community members gathered outside the historic Brigham House to celebrate its next chapter as the Linda Plaut Arts and Culture Center at Brigham House. With the sun illuminating the Victorian-era home, originally built…
City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chambers) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 15 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614 (HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Programs &…