I recently attended an event with School Committee candidate Jonathan Greene and have enjoyed reading about his priorities in these pages. I especially appreciate that he values transparency for parents. I’m impressed by his practical perspective, leadership experience, and empathy. I came away convinced that Jonathan Greene is the right…
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School Committee will meet in person (Room 304, Ed Center) in Executive Session on Wednesday, October 14 at 4:30PM to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the NTA – all Units. (See Meeting Notice.)
Here is information for voters regarding Newton’s November 4, 2025 municipal election: Candidate and their websites, candidate forums and interviews, a ballot question, and voting methods and hours. Some information is not yet available. Fig City News will update this guide as new information becomes available. Jump to the following…
I read Mayor Fuller’s financial outlook for Newton. The mayor believes that Newton’s debt is stable and manageable. NPS believes that annual budget increases are insufficient. School families want much more spent on our schools. This, according to many, means regular overrides. Unfortunately, Newton taxes are among the states highest. How…
Mayor Fuller’s address introducing the City’s Long-Range Financial Plan to the City Council on October 6 (also transmitted in her newsletter) contained the same contradiction that we hear from this Mayor in every fiscal address: The City’s financial health is very strong and yet doomed at the same time. Setting…
In the early 20th century, Newton was known throughout the state and nation for its innovative public school system, with high educational standards and cooperative officials. In 1930, Boston University’s School of Education contracted with Newton Public Schools (NPS) for their students “to see progressive principles of education at work…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Monday, October 6 at 5:30PM in Executive Session to discuss the following (see agenda): School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 6 at 6:30PM for its regular meeting. The…
As in 2023 and 2024, Dr. Anna Nolin met with Fig City News at the start of this school year for a lengthy discussion of academics, the district’s goals for the upcoming school year, and the current topics of interest to the community. The following interview has been edited for…
School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 212) on Tuesday, September 30 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following:
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 website has various biographical items on it. Could you…
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 materials and website discuss your work as an…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Wednesday, September 24 at 5:30PM in Executive Session to discuss litigation regarding (see agenda): School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30PM for its regular meeting. The…