Finance Committee

Newton's Finance Committee unanimously approved $1.65 million from free cash for municipal vehicle purchases and nearly $2 million in historic preservation funds for the West Newton Cinema in a busy November 10 session.

Newton's Finance Committee approved $2.15 million in affordable housing funds and $152,255 for an LED lighting project, then stalled on two personnel matters at its October 15 meeting.

Newton's Finance Committee approved $2.15 million in affordable housing funds and $152,255 for an LED lighting project, then stalled on two personnel matters at its October 15 meeting.

Newton auditors report $32 million drop in city pension liability for fiscal 2025.

Newton auditors report $32 million drop in city pension liability for fiscal 2025.

Newton Finance Committee approves more than $650,000 in grants and a new Bluebikes contract at September 8 meeting. The committee voted unanimously on all five items, with tallies of 6-0 on four votes and 7-0 on the final item after Councilor Lipoff joined late.

Newton Finance Committee approves more than $650,000 in grants and a new Bluebikes contract at September 8 meeting. The committee voted unanimously on all five items, with tallies of 6-0 on four votes and 7-0 on the final item after Councilor Lipoff joined late.

Newton Finance Committee unanimously approves $15,000 supplement for Community Farm barn deck hit by construction-phase cost overruns.

Newton Finance Committee unanimously approves $15,000 supplement for Community Farm barn deck hit by construction-phase cost overruns.

Newton's Finance Committee unanimously approved nearly $5.2 million in retroactive police pay and 12 additional spending items at its June 9 meeting.