Responding to an invitation from Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA 4th CD), approximately 400 people took seats in Newton North High School’s theatre to hear and engage with him. According to his staff, over 600 people had said they planned to attend the Sunday afternoon event, among them local elected officials…
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At the end of last fiscal year (ending June 30), the City of Newton had $23,633,416 of Certified Free Cash available. So far, $6.5 million of that has been appropriated, and uses for another $4 million are proposed and pending, leaving $13.1 million unallocated. So as of today, December 10…
In November, 2023, Newton elected four new Ward Councilors: Now as they near the end of their first year in office, Fig City News checked in with all four to find what they learned, what surprised them, and who helped with their transitions in their first year in office. David…
From December 1 through March 31, the City of Newton bans parking for longer than one hour between 2AM and 6AM “on any street, way, highway, road, parkway, or private way dedicated or open to the use of the public,” regardless of the weather. Vehicles parked in violation may be…
During the autumn of 2024, the Newton Education Support Network (NESN) and the New England Chinese American Alliance (NECAA) jointly organized the School Family Education Forum, held at the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA) Hall in Newton on November 1. The keynote speaker was Dr. Anping Shen, a member of the Newton…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture will hold a hybrid public meeting for The Edmands Park Off-Leash Proposal on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30PM both in-person at Newton City Hall Chambers and virtually on Zoom. Pre-registration is required for Zoom. For more information and details, please visit the Parks, Recreation and…
The Newton Public Schools Office of Family Engagement will host a panel discussion — Healthy Kids Forum: Mental Health, Use of Technology, Limit-Setting and Creating Kids with Grit and Independence — on December 12, 6:30PM-8:30PM at Oak Hill Middle School (130 Wheeler Road). No pre-registration is required. The panel will…
The Newtonville Area Council will hold its Monthly Feedback Hour on December 14, 11AM-Noon, at Caffe Nero on Austin Street — to listen to the Newtonville community. Look for the mini-pop-up banner on their table.
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning and Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: The Committee will…
School Committee has no meetings scheduled this week. The NPS Office of Family Engagement will host a panel discussion — Healthy Kids Forum: Mental Health, Use of Technology, Limit-Setting and Creating Kids with Grit and Independence — on December 12, 6:30PM-8:30PM at Oak Hill Middle School (130 Wheeler Road). No pre-registration is…
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Development Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 12:30PM in a special meeting. The agenda includes the following: Commission…
Law Department will hold a Comcast and Verizon Cable Renewal Hearing in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, December 10 at 7PM. (See Hearing Notice). The Law Department will take public comment on public and City cable needs as part of the City’s license renewal proceedings pertaining…