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Operations Booster Stabilization Fund goes back to Finance Committee

The Mayor’s proposal to create an Operations Booster Stabilization Fund (OSBF) (see Fig City News article) is headed back to the Finance Committee. The Council began its discussion of the OBSF late on September 18, at approximately 10:25 PM — after the Council had received a presentation from the Mayor…

Mayor announces potential increase in NPS funding, specifics to be determined

In an e-newsletter sent on Sunday December 17, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that she had indicated commitment for “70% of $26 million” in property tax Overlay Surplus funds to supplement the existing Newton Public Schools (NPS) budget. Background: Since the March 2023 operating override vote was not approved and the…

NPS leadership and Mayor indicate agreement on budget increases, pending Superintendent’s analysis

A new development in the ongoing Newton Public Schools (NPS) budget debate occurred at the October 23 School Committee meeting: the consensus of the Superintendent, School Committee, and Mayor to find a way to transform excess one-time City funds to increase NPS funding over eight years beginning in FY 2025.…

Finance – 10/10/2023 Report

The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Finance Committee voted to deny the following: According to the report, CFO Maureen Lemieux responded to questions previously proposed by Councilor Kalis as well as questions raised by Councilor Humphrey. She made it clear that…

City Council Meetings – Week of 10/8/2023

Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 10 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 10 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following request: Chair’s Note: The Chair will entertain a…

Finance – 9/28/2023 Report

The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report): The Finance Committee voted to hold the following:

City Council Meetings – Week of 9/24/2023

Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 26 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: See the 155-page Planning Memo. Finance Committee’s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday,…

Finance Committee – 9/11/2023 Report

The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Finance Committee voted to deny the following: The intent is for the OBSF to remain open for at least 3 years (eventually going to $0). Any appropriation from this fund would require a 2/3 vote…

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