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Israeli Embassy's couple named after DC shooting
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BERDO for Homes in Newton: A conversation starter – Fig City News
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BERDO for Homes in Newton: A conversation starter – Fig City News

At the May 28 joint meeting of the Zoning & Planning and Public Facilities Committees, the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy (NCCE) initiated a discussion with City Councilors about the electrification of all homes.  Newton needs to electrify all of its 25,000 homes in 25 years The State requires net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In Newton, electricity is exempt from energy reporting and greenhouse-gas reduction requirements because …Read Article
What’s Up in Newton – Week of 6/1/2025 – Fig City News
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What’s Up in Newton – Week of 6/1/2025 – Fig City News

Highlights this week… City Council …considering appropriations from Free Cash totaling $6,698,676 School Committee …discussing NPS district goals, strategic plan, and Superintendent evaluation Area Councils …meeting with City Clerk about administration of Area Council elections in November City Council City Council will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on (see Reports Docket): City Council Reports Docket Summary - June 2, 2025 Appropriat…Read Article

Finance Committee Report – May 27, 2025 – Fig City News

Finance Committee met on May 27, 2025. The report is available and a meeting video can be viewed online. The Finance Committee approved: $150,000 from Free Cash to replace aging data wiring at the Newton Free Library (7-0) to improve connectivity, data security, and transmission speed in heavily used patron and staff areas. The wiring will also support the installation of a door-locking system and updating security cameras. $90,000 from Free Ca…United States · United StatesRead Article

School Committee Meetings – Week of 6/1/2025 – Fig City News

School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 2 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Consent Agenda Minutes 5/19/25 CTE Revolving Account Creation Mary Alemian Music Enrichment Fund Donation Renew Outside Counsel - Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane Superintendent’s Update Action Items/ Discussions / Updates / Votes Policy Updates: 2nd Read (1st: 4/30) and …United States · United StatesRead Article

City Council Meetings – Week of 6/1/2025 – Fig City News

City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 2 at 7:45PM (see Reports Docket and New Docket). The meeting will be live broadcast on NewTV's government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) and Youtube channel. Public Safety and Transportation Committee will meet in person (Room 205) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 2 at 7:15PM. The agenda includes the following: Free Cash Appro…Newton, Massachusetts · NewtonRead Article

Development Review Team Meetings – Week of 6/1/2025 – Fig City News

Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding the following potential proposals/projects (see DRT Snapshot): 395 Lexington Street: Special Permit for the extension of a nonconforming two-family dwelling use in the SR3 district 10-12 Frances: Variance for Open Space (Read Article

Newton native Ben Schlesinger announces run for Ward 5 School Committee seat – Fig City News

In a statement sent to friends and supporters, Ward 5 resident and Zervas parent Ben Schlesenger announced his candidacy for Newton School Committee in the upcoming November election. The current Ward 5 representative, Emily Prenner, has announced that she will not run for a fourth term.  On his campaign website, Mr. Schlesinger cites his own civic activities across Newton Public Schools and Newton youth sports, along with those of his parents. …Gaza · GazaSee the Story

NNHS student Michael Barbalat speaks at U.S. Naturalization Ceremony at JFK Library – Fig City News

When about two hundred immigrants were sworn in as new U.S. citizens at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston on May 22, Newton North High School student Michael Barbalat was the featured guest speaker at the ceremony.  A first-generation American citizen, Barbalat created The American Mosaic Project, focusing on the stories of immigrants from across the world. The project began as a way for Barbalat to tell the story of his own fam…Immigration · BostonRead Article

Two mornings of Memorial Day observances, 2025 – Fig City News

On mornings of May 25 and 26, Newton gathered to lay Memorial Day wreaths in honor and memory of those who died in military service to the nation. Photo locations include Forte Park, Coletti-Magni Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Mass. Pike bridges, and three memorial sections of Newton Cemetery.Memorial Day · NewtonRead Article

FY2026 Budget Reports – Fig City News

On May 19, in parallel meetings, the City Council voted to approve Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s proposed $623 million FY2026 budget, and the School Committee voted to implement a FY2026 NPS budget that conforms to the $293 million allocation to NPS in the budget approved by the City Council. Here are documents published by the City relating to the FY2026 budget. Primary budget documents FY26 Mayor’s Proposed Budget  FY26-FY30 Captial Improvement Pla…Newton, Massachusetts · NewtonRead Article

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