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Newton Police Committee Approves $330,000 in Free-Cash Spending for Guns, Recruitment, and Training

Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee unanimously approved $330,000 in police spending and debated a state traffic-camera bill during its June 3 meeting.

Newton Committee Unanimously Backs Mark Welch as Parks and Recreation Commissioner

Newton's Programs and Services Committee unanimously recommended Mark Welch as permanent Parks and Recreation commissioner and approved three City Council rule changes, one on a close 4-to-3 vote.

Newton Panel Holds Nonantum Street-Sweeping Docket Pending Joint Finance Meeting

Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted 7-0 to hold a street-sweeping compliance docket for Nonantum, unable to advance a fine increase while home rule legislation remains pending at the state level.

Newton panel approves $347,534 CPA grant for City Hall war memorial stair repair

Newton approves $347,534 in CPA funds for City Hall war memorial stairs, endorses $7.15 million building budget.

Newton Finance Committee Approves $8.6 Million in Free Cash and Three Building Feasibility Studies

Newton Finance Committee approves $8.6 million in free cash and launches three major building feasibility studies. The committee voted unanimously or near-unanimously on all items at its May 11 session, chaired by Councilor Becky Grossman.