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Newton Panel Advances Overnight Parking Ban Working Group, Sets December Deadline

Newton's Public Safety Transportation Committee moved toward forming a working group to overhaul the city's overnight parking ban ordinance, targeting a December 1, 2026 implementation date.

Newton Audit Committee Clears Federal Grant Review, Votes to Forward Reports to Finance Committee

Newton audit committee clears three federal grant programs and advances single audit report unanimously.

Newton Rules Subcommittee Advances Two Docket Rule Changes, Debates Roll Call Rotation

NEWTON -- April 8, 2026, Newton's City Council Rules Subcommittee unanimously advanced two procedural rule changes Wednesday and split on a proposal to rotate roll call vote order. Council President Oliver led the subcommittee in recommending clarified language for the city's 180-day docket rule, limiting it

Newton Finance Committee Approves $46,500 for Newtonville Curb Cut Accessibility Work

Newton Finance Committee unanimously approves $46,500 for ADA curb cuts in Newtonville.

Newton Tables Fire Station Funding Fix, Hears Recycling and Traffic Reviews

Newton's Public Facilities Committee heard warnings about a possible 40 percent spike in trash disposal costs as the city's 20-year Wheelabrator contract nears its June 2028 expiration.