Yes, the city is now collecting 2018 property taxes

The Republican tax plan signed by Donald Trump today places a $10,000 deduction cap on local property and state taxes starting in 2018. That’s leading to a lot of interest in prepaying 2018 property taxes before the end of 2017 and taking the deduction this year, potentially saving hundreds if not thousand of dollars.

And, yes, you can do that in Newton.  This short message appeared today on the city’s

Seven Newton City Councilors to bid adieu tonight

The Newton City Council will hold its final meeting of the 2015-17 term tonight which means it is also the final meeting for these seven councilors.

  • Scott Lennon
  • Ted Hess-Mahan
  • Dick Blazar
  • Brian Yates
  • Ruthanne Fuller
  • Amy Sangiolo
  • Jay Harney

Each of the retiring members will be given five minutes to offer final remarks.