Schools · School Committee
Committee Members Join Principal Searches
Newton School Committee members joined principal search panels for the first time, drawing questions about how the change was announced.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee Approves $1.9M for Housing Trust
Newton's Finance Committee approved $1.9 million in Community Preservation Act funding for the Newton Affordable Housing Trust after rejecting a motion to hold the money.
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Government · Other Committee
Panel leans toward 24-month demolition delay
The Newton Zoning and Planning Committee leaned toward extending the city's demolition-delay period to 24 months but split over keeping a waiver that shortens it. Chair polled members informally: three favored retaining a waiver for full demolitions, four opposed, one abstained.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 19, 2026 through October 25, 2026
Two Newton obituaries were published this week: Nardone, Eric L., and Page, Allison Beth. Eric L. Nardone, 61, was a lifelong Newton resident and Newton North High School graduate who died at home on October 23; his notice was posted through Joyce Funeral Home of Waltham.
Government · Traffic Council
Traffic Council OKs Accessible Spot, Continues Plaza Pilot
Newton's Traffic Council approved an accessible parking space at 48 Hollis Street on a 3-2 vote and continued the Newton Centre pilot plaza review on a 5-0 hold.
Government · Other Committee
Newton Panel Votes for Pay Review Commission
Newton's Programs and Services Committee voted to ask Council President John Oliver to form a Blue Ribbon Commission reviewing pay for the mayor, city councilors and School Committee, while weighing a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs tied to more than $411,000 in local scams since 2023.
Government · Other Committee
Newton Committee Votes to Shorten Parking Ban
Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted 6-2 to recommend shortening the city's overnight winter parking ban.
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