On February 14, President Trump’s Department of Education (ED) sent out a letter stating: “The law is clear: treating students differently on the basis of race to achieve nebulous goals such as diversity, racial balancing, social justice, or equity is illegal under controlling Supreme Court precedent.” The letter from the…
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City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 24 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 25 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:…
School Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 26 at 5:45PM in-person (Education, Room 304) for a Workshop/Retreat for budget preparation. School Committee will meet in regular session on Wednesday, February 26 at 7PM in-person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link). The agenda includes: Ed. Note: We updated this…
Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 24 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (Room 204) virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 24 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Housing Authority will meet virtually…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding these potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
On Friday, February 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that it would allow only 15% of “indirect costs” associated with the wide range of scientific research projects it funds at universities, medical facilities, and other science institutions. The change in funding, originally set to begin on Monday, February…
After almost five years of work and despite requests to return to the drawing board, Newton City Councilors approved the new design for the City Seal on February 18, in a vote of 13-10, with one absent. While even those who voted in favor of the change agreed that not…
New Memorial-Spaulding Principal hired. Ultimate Frisbee becomes an official sport. The February 10 School Committee meeting began with a full slate of public commenters, filling the 30 minutes allowed for comment and addressing varied topics such as: Notably, multiple students, staff members, and parents addressed the playground accessibility issue, particularly…
The City of Newton broke ground February 13 on a multi-use synthetic turf field at Albemarle Field — part of a $9.5 million park renovation aimed at improving recreational facilities while addressing longstanding concerns about flooding. Synthetic turf improves field usability during and after bad weather but has also raised…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see Report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Getz, Danberg, and KalisAlso Present: Councilors Malakie, Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Kelley, and GreenbergCity Staff: Jennifer Caira, Deputy Director of…