@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialNewton is on track to spend the remaining $2.5M in ARPA funds by the end of the year, with key projects like paving and affordable housing in the pipeline!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialNewton City's retirement system has seen a significant drop in net pension liability, thanks to impressive investment gains of $73 million in 2025!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialCouncilors are raising red flags about a $4 million trust funding for the West Newton project, citing unresolved design and parking issues that could put taxpayer money at risk.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Zoning & Planning Committee has voted to advance a significant $1.9 million funding proposal for the Newton Affordable Housing Trust, but some councilors are demanding clearer project details before the final decision.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialNewton's push for electric school buses could revolutionize student health and combat climate change, but will the School Committee act fast enough to secure the funding?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe debate heats up in Newton City as the council considers a bold proposal to shrink its size and professionalize its structure—will this move enhance strategic planning or threaten diversity in representation?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Newton City Land Use Committee has given the green light for a transformative four-story commercial building, complete with innovative design changes aimed at enhancing pedestrian and bike safety!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialOver 400 homes have been demolished in Newton since 2021, making way for new builds that are not only larger but also significantly pricier, raising questions about affordability and gentrification.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialRecent zoning changes in Newton could allow property owners to expand nonconforming buildings "by right," altering the landscape of local development!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Public Facilities Committee is leaning towards a groundbreaking solution for Bullows Pond dam repairs that promises long-term savings and fewer neighborhood impacts—could this be the future of sustainable infrastructure?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialSheriff Peter Katusian's powerful address at the Newton 9/11 Memorial highlighted the ongoing health struggles faced by first responders, reminding us that their sacrifices extend far beyond that fateful day.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Newton City Public Safety and Transportation Committee is diving deep into the heated debate over the overnight winter parking ban, with residents passionately sharing their starkly different experiences.
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