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Local news. Independent, Nonprofit, and Nonpartisan. Serving Newton, Massachusetts since 2022. Want to get involved? DM us.
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Joined May 2022
City officials discuss climate-related initiatives that will be funded by the override. https://t.co/PtAFccQbBP
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While a large chunk of a proposed $9.2 million operating override is earmarked for maintaining existing levels of funding for schools and roads, the tax increase would also dedicate $1 million toward...
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@universalhub @figcitynews @TheNewtonBeacon @NewtonMAMayor Possible Water Main Break or Sewer Main Break, Roosevelt Road, #NewtonMA. Whole Street is flooded. City was out here yesterday to repair a smaller leak from the deep freeze on 2/4, but now it's much worse.
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The Beacon delves into the story behind the School Committee's override endorsement. https://t.co/S4fWfxKpcB
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Levy abstains, citing lack of confidence from community Most of the School Committee voted to endorse voting yes on the three override questions Newton residents will consider in March, but one...
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The Beacon reports on Newton's growing senior population and proposed increases to senior programming and support services that would be funded by the override. Are you getting our newsletter? https://t.co/DjzQBb538T
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Administration touts increases in tax relief for elder residents; nearly 10 percent of seniors below poverty line Last year, Newton officials approved a long-gestating plan for a new senior center to...
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The latest article from the Beacon reports on the projected impact to the schools if Question 1, for the operating override, fails to pass. You can get notified of new articles directly by signing up for the newsletter! https://t.co/TV1hMUy120
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School officials made an urgent plea Monday for Newton voters to approve a tax increase that would send $4.5 million to the schools – promising that they would use the funds to build a “sustainable”...
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Another important override article from the Beacon delves into the conditions at Countryside School and the complexities of financing a new building. https://t.co/J0Gf17zg7L
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Newton officials are hoping to get the state to pay for one-third of the cost of a new Countryside School – but they say if residents don’t also approve a tax increase, the project won’t [...]
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The Newton Beacon's special override coverage continues with a look at the override's potential effects on street and sidewalk repair. Sign up for our newsletter at https://t.co/h5zUa6OOGn and get notified when new articles are published. https://t.co/3G4BtKmdL6
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A decade ago, Newton’s roads were in rough shape, with about 45 percent rated in “poor” or “deficient” condition. A proposed override included $1 million for road improvements, and then-Chief...
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The Newton Beacon, Newton's new nonprofit, independent news site, launched today with special coverage of Newton's Prop 2 1/2 override proposal. Today's two stories introduce the coverage and provide an overview: https://t.co/lSCRA1zuJl
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Welcome to the Newton Beacon, Newton’s new nonprofit, nonpartisan and independent news site! For the next several weeks, the Beacon will offer coverage of the three Proposition 2 ½ override questions...
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Update for the community meeting on 6/16: We've added a registration page to our website. Join us in person or on Zoom. Please register so that we can make sure to send you a link or save you a space. See you soon!
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HELLO, #NewtonMA! Happy to be here. Join us on 6/16 for a Community Meeting to learn how you can get involved. Details here: https://t.co/Br9AwI65Rt. We'll update the site with more details as we have them. Sign up for the newsletter! We promise to send only newsworthy info.
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