The Heights

Facing Fiscal Challenges, Mayor Fuller Presents “Responsible” Budget for FY26

Riley Del Sesto • April 24, 2025

Newton Mayor Fuller presented a $623 million budget for fiscal year 2026 in her annual report, warning of economic uncertainty for the city.

Fuller Announces 5.1 Percent Budget Increase for FY25

Metro • April 16, 2024

Mayor Fuller presents budget increases with increased investment in Newton Public Schools and capital improvement projects on Monday address.

City Council and School Committee Discuss Budget, New Communication Platform in Joint Meeting

Brendan O’Friel • February 14, 2024

Newton's City Council and School Committee discussed budgeting and a new communication platform for parents in a joint meeting Monday night.

One Hour to Midnight

Joseph Baldwin • May 7, 2023

With pressure mounting on Congress from the White House and the private sector to avert this crisis, McCarthy unveiled his plan—the “Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023”—which would raise the debt ceiling enough for one year in exchange for measures designed to reduce the deficit.

NPS’ Proposed FY24 Budget Includes Cutting 56.4 FTE Positions, Reducing Student Services

Ella Song • April 2, 2023

NPS will also make cuts to student services and raise fees for services such as parking spaces and extracurricular activities.

Boston College Should Increase Oversight of SOFC to Prevent Future Budgeting Issues

The Heights Editorial Board • September 26, 2022

Boston College should increase transparency and oversight of the Student Organization Funding Committee (SOFC) to prevent future budgeting issues for BC’s variety of student organizations. Regardless...

SOFC Runs Out of Funds for Fall Semester, Disallows New Budget Requests

Erin Shannon, Amy Palmer, and Sofia Laboy • September 18, 2022

The chairman of SOFC emailed club leaders on Thursday that the organization reached its maximum allocation after approving over 170 budget requests.

Newton Comptroller Explains FY 2023 Budget, Elaborates on Technical Details

Ven Cernjul • May 1, 2022

Newton Comptroller Stephen Curley explained in further detail the fiscal year 2023 budget to the City Council on Wednesday.

NPS Officials Detail Faculty Positions Preserved Through Additional ARPA Funds

Victor Stefanescu • April 12, 2022

“On the one hand, we are so aware of the needs of our students and the desire to support them robustly with as many teachers and support as possible,” Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said. “On the other hand, using one-time money for ongoing costs creates a real problem for the following year.”