The Heights

Mayor Emphasizes Stability in City Budget Presentation

Emma Stadolnik • October 9, 2024

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller stressed the importance of the city’s long-term fiscal health in her FY26-FY30 Financial Forecast presentation.

Mayor Fuller Voices Confidence in Newton’s Future at State of the City Address

Laney McAden • February 22, 2024

Mayor Fuller expressed her confidence in the city’s future despite recent challenges in her State of the City address.

Fuller’s Proposed FY24 Budget Increases Spending by $19.7 Million

Ella Song • May 3, 2023

Newton’s proposed FY24 budget includes a $19.7 million increase in funds from last year, according to Mayor Fuller’s budget address on Monday.

Fuller Advocates for Override, Calls for Investment in Newton’s Future at State of the City Address

Ashley Emanuel and Ella Song • February 22, 2023

Mayor Fuller emphasized the importance of the upcoming override vote and reflected on the past year during her State of the City Address.

In The Face of Potential Job Cuts, Newton Public Schools Community Takes a Stand

Julia Remick, Connor Siemien, and Olivia Joung • April 3, 2022

“Everyone in Newton cares so much about their children’s education—how could we support them taking anything away?” a teaching assistant said.

Fuller to Allocate Funds for Revitalize Creative Newton Program

Beth Verghese • November 28, 2021

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller is allocating $75,000 of the $63 million the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for a new grant program called Revitalize Creative Newton (RCN), according to a statement from Fuller on Nov. 4.

Newton Mayor, Councilors, Community Oppose Gun Store Opening

Julia Remick • April 25, 2021

“The news of a firearms dealer wanting to open in Newton comes after years of so many mass shootings in so many places from schools, theaters, and concerts to grocery stores and business places,” Fuller said in a statement on Thursday.

Newton Police Reform Task Force Presents Preliminary Recommendations

Julia Remick • February 17, 2021

The Newton Police Reform Task Force presented its preliminary recommendations, including implementing enhanced training and increasing diversity within the department to address the impacts of historic and current systemic racism in policing practices.