Summer Lunchtime Pop-up at the Allen Center, Thursday
There’s a new lunch and shopping destination this summer in West Newton where you can try different restaurants, shop from Newton’s small businesses, listen to music, and keep little ones entertained with a craft activity. Every Thursday through July 27th, a different...
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Pension funding options after the override failure
Today's Fig City News features an article by Amy Sangiolo that discusses the various issues around pension funding this year, now that the operating override has been voted down. What do you think? Are we currently paying too much, too little, or just about right...
What happens in the aftermath of the override vote
The Newton Beacon published a story today about what happens next, now that the operating override failed to pass.
Oddball Attractions-R-Me
I went for a walk with R.M Mottola yesterday. He's an old friend who lives just off California St in the Lake. We headed down Wyoming Rd to the DCR path along the river. I had never been on that part of the river before and quite enjoyed the riverside trail. We...
Brenda Noel announces she wont be running for Council
Brenda Noel posted the following message to the Newton Highlands Google group this morning. Hello Highlanders! I’m writing to let you know that I will not be seeking re-election for the Ward 6 City Council seat. For the past six years, I have been balancing a...
Which belt(s) should be tightened?
Since the override vote failed this week, some money will need to be found in the city budget - either by forgoing planned future projects or cutting back on existing programs or budgets. Where in the city budget do you think money could/should be saved? Thanks to...
Help Newton students go to summer camp!
For the third year in a row, Newton Neighbors will help send 30 - 40 students to summer camp! Camp is so important for students’ ongoing learning and growth. Plus, it’s fun! Newton Neighbors is fundraising to fill the gap between the scholarship awarded to these...
Override election results
With all precincts reporting, here are the unofficial results Question 1= NO - No=10566 (53%), Yes=9438 (47%) Question 2=YES - No-9453 m(48%), Yes=10430 (52%) Question 3=YES - No=9427 (47%), Yes=10462 (53%) Here's the link to the unofficial results by...
Election oracles wanted
Get out your crystal ball, read your tea leaves, and come up with your best prediction of the results for each of the three votes tomorrow. For questions 1,2,3 tell us which side you think will win and by what percentage.