On June 9, Newton Public Schools announced via press release the appointment of Jesse Krotick, M.Ed. in the newly created NPS position of Director of Mental Health and Well-Being, effective July 1. Mr. Krotick is presently the NPS Coordinator of Social Work and Social Emotional Learning for elementary schools, a…
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The School Committee of the 1980s was more harmonious than that of the 1970s, even though it continued to make difficult, unpopular decisions about building closures and staff reductions. Despite financial pressure, it moved the school system towards a more international, technological world by expanding the computer program into elementary…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Finance Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday,…
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. There are no school council meetings this week.
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 8 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Joint Planning & Development Board and Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Auburndale Historic…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
Thursday, June 4, 2026 marked the 66th annual graduation of Newton South High School, when students, parents, and educators alike gathered in the school gym to participate in an essential rite of passage. The sweltering 88 degrees recorded at 5PM, when the ceremony began, ensured that everyone was fanning themselves…
Newton Public Schools (NPS) has named current employees as interim principals for Newton North and Newton South High Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. Newton North HS Lisa Gilbert-Smith, M.Ed. will be the Interim Principal of Newton North High School. She is currently the Director of NPS’s METCO Program and…
The June 1 School Committee meeting covered public comment (Math Pathways, homework policy, anti-semitism) and Committee deliberations on:
- Sports-related early dismissals
- Plans for Ward and Underwood Elementary Schools
- NPS’s long-range building plan
- Preschool curriculum
- Homework policies
- Students’ use of electronic devices
- Time-outs, seclusion, and physical restraint of students
- Superintendent’s evaluation ...
City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chambers) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 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. Land Use…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Graduation ceremonies: Burr School Council will meet in person (Principal’s office) on Thursday, June 4 at 2:30PM. The agenda includes: Franklin School Council will meet in person…
Planning & Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes (see Meeting Packet): Parks & Recreation Signage and Naming Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) on Tuesday, June 2 at 1PM. The agenda includes: Newtonville Historic District Commission will…