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Kathleen Smith, the interim superintendent for NPS, said that the results of the override vote will cause reductions in resources across the school system. (Connor Siemien / Heights Editor)

NPS’ FY24 Budget Will Face Significant Cuts, Interim Superintendent Says

Ashley Emanuel • March 31, 2023
Reductions in resources will occur in extracurricular activities, staffing of teachers and aides, and more, according to Smith. 
Question one failed, and questions two and three passed in the special election held on Tuesday. (Shruthi Sriram / Heights Editor)

UPDATE: Newton Voters Cast Split Decision in Special Override Election

Connor Siemien and Shruthi Sriram • March 15, 2023
Fifty-three percent of voters voted no on question one, while 47 percent of voters voted yes, according to an email from Fuller. 
Save Newton Strings helped organize Stringfest, an orchestral performance, and an online petition with over 1400 signatures. (Steve Mooney / Senior Staff)

Charles River Regional Chamber Endorses Split Vote on Override Questions

Connor Siemien • February 26, 2023
Newton residents will vote on three override questions regarding a proposed $15 million tax increase during a special election on March 14.
Fuller said the override is an opportunity for the current generation of residents to invest in the city’s future. (Ella Song / Heights Editor)

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.
If passed, the override will provide Newton Public Schools with funding for reconstruction and operational costs. (Shruthi Sriram / Heights Editor)

Pro-Override Groups Hold 21 Standouts Outside Public Schools Across Newton

Shruthi Sriram • February 19, 2023
The NTA, in collaboration with Yes for Newton, organized 21 community standouts in support of the override.
Save Newton Strings helped organize Stringfest, an orchestral performance, and an online petition with over 1400 signatures. (Steve Mooney / Senior Staff)

Newton Residents Voice Opinions for and Against Override

Connor Siemien and Ella Song • February 13, 2023
On March 14, Newton residents will vote on three ballot questions regarding the Mayor's proposed $15 million tax increase.
Out of roughly 59,000 registered voters in the city, just over 16,000 cast ballots in Tuesday’s election. (Connor Siemien / Heights Editor)

Newton City Council Approves Early Voting Schedule for Special Election

Henry Blanchette • February 9, 2023
Moore said the proposed override on the ballot should ensure a relatively high turnout, which necessitates several days of early voting.
Kathleen Smith, interim superintendent of NPS, warned of position cuts and limited resources if a tax increase fails in an override vote in March. (Connor Siemien / Heights Editor)

Override Vote Failure Would Cause Gap in NPS Budget, Superintendent Says

Ashley Emanuel • January 27, 2023
If it passes, the March 14 election would override Massachusetts’ Proposition 2 ½, which places a cap on annual increases in levy limits.
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