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City Department Meetings – Week of 12/8/2024

Law Department will hold a Comcast and Verizon Cable Renewal Hearing in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, December 10 at 7PM. (See Hearing Notice). The Law Department will take public comment on public and City cable needs as part of the City’s license renewal proceedings pertaining…

League of Women Voters Newton calls for more transparency in City government

Shouting matches at public meetings are not uncommon in Newton. Debates over subjects as mundane as math make national news. At times, observers and participants seem mystified by the assumptions made, accusations thrown, and the ugly name-calling. After the teacher’s strike, the City Council acknowledged the need for “a renewed…

Newton firefighters receive $1 million for toxin-free gear; More research needed [UPDATED]

The City took an important step in improving the health of Newton firefighters last week when the City Council approved the appropriation of $1 million to buy essential safety gear.  The funds, proposed by Mayor Ruthanne Fuller to come from certified free cash, will go toward purchasing one set of…

Mayor Fuller appoints Acting Chief George McMains as Newton Police Chief

Following the unanimous recommendation by Newton’s nine-member Police Selection Committee, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that George McMains, the Acting Chief of the Newton Police Department (NPD), will succeed John Carmichael as the department’s new chief. Former Chief Carmichael resigned at the end of August, after a three-month personal leave. Acting…

Newton Police Dept. receives state accreditation

After two years of working toward the goal, the Newton Police Department (NPD) received full accreditation by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) on October 30. NPD Acting Chief George McMains accepted the award at a ceremony that day. In celebrating this achievement, the department acknowledged the efforts of its accreditation managers…

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