Newton mayor, school committee unanimously approve new teacher contract – NBC Boston
The Newton School Committee and Mayor Ruthanne Fuller voted unanimously Thursday to approve a new teacher contract after a weekslong strike. The Newton Teachers Association voted Jan. 18 to go on strike. Schools in the Massachusetts city were closed for 11 days before an agreement was reached Friday on a contract. The union said Sunday […]
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Bob Williams for Newton City Council, at-large – Newton Daily News | #citycouncil
Name: Robert “Bob” Williams Age: 58 Occupation: Teacher/Professor Elected offices held: Fingers crossed for November 7th? Office seeking: Newton City Council, at-large 1. Introduce/Reintroduce yourself to voters and explain why you are running. I am a lifelong resident of Newton, Iowa, and proud of it. A place where friends would help each other. Most people […]
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Mark Hallam for Newton City Council, Ward 1 – Newton Daily News | #citycouncil
Name: Mark Hallam Age: 62 Occupation: Consultant Elected offices held: Newton City Council Office seeking: Newton City Council, Ward 1 1. Introduce/Reintroduce yourself to voters and explain why you are running. I was raised in Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 1979. Having always believed in giving back to one’s community, I have […]
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Objections against city council candidates in Newton denied – Newton Daily News | #citycouncil
Everyone knows where city council candidates Barney Bushore and Julia Prendergast live, even the mayor of Newton says so, but despite residents’ objections saying they live outside city limits, both have legally shown their intentions to reside in the respective wards they are running for. Which means both candidates will be appearing on the ballot […]
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Craig Trotter will not run for re-election on city council – Newton Daily News | #citycouncil
Craig Trotter told himself he would only serve two, four-year terms as a member of the Newton City Council. Well, three terms later, the lifelong Newton resident has now announced he will not be seeking re-election for the third ward seat, putting an end to his 12 years of service in city government. “I just […]
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Former WaterWorks board recognized by mayor for their service – Newton Daily News
Members of the former Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees were honored by the mayor for their volunteer services on Jan. 16 before city council convened for their bi-weekly meeting. Newton Mayor Mike Hansen presented Maureen Lockwood and Brett Doerring with plaques commemorating their service. Brian Buch also served on the board of trustees but was […]
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Council approves $772K roof replacement at Newton library – Newton Daily News | #citycouncil
Replacing the leaking, 30-year-old roof at Newton Public Library will cost more than $772,000. Council members on Dec. 19 approved the apparent low bid from Hopkins Roofing, of Pella, which included two alternate bids for a longer warranty and additional soffits for $20,000 and $256,000, but they were not accepted. With the base bid approved […]
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Management of WaterWorks begins transfer to city council – Newton Daily News | #citycouncil
Two months after voters decided in a special election to let the city take over the management of Newton WaterWorks and dissolve its board of trustees, the council officially approved an amended ordinance and changed the language of city code to put the administration change in effect. Council members passed the third reading of the […]
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Newton mayor suspends city council meeting when activist takes the podium
A self-proclaimed activist in Newton says he has been taken into custody again after another tense exchange during a city council meeting.Earlier this month, Noah Petersen was arrested while he was speaking at a city council meeting. During his three minutes to speak, Petersen criticized the police department. Petersen criticized the city and the police […]
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Harmony Park designs unveiled to city council – Newton Daily News | #citycouncil
Updated designs of the proposed Harmony Park shared during the city council meeting on June 20 show the public amenity is more than just a splash pad. In addition to its water spray features, the park would be equipped with parking spaces for food trucks, interactive musical sculptures, an open lawn area and a pavilion […]
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