Committee advances Code of Conduct to full council after hours of debate over enforcement and harassment provisions After extended debate over enforcement mechanisms, bystander-intervention language and harassment provisions, the Programs & Services Committee approved a draft Code of Conduct — with contested enforcement language removed — and forwarded it to the full council for further amendment and second-call review.

After a heated debate, the Newton City Programs & Services Committee has moved forward with a proposed Code of Conduct for councilors, igniting discussions on enforcement and harassment protections.

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Committee advances rules package to full council; tables code of conduct for more review The committee reviewed a redline of council rules, discussed housekeeping edits, a proposed discharge‑petition safety valve and a draft code of conduct. The rules package was forwarded to the full council subject to second call; the code of conduct was tabled for further law/HR review and member suggested amendments.

The Newton City Council is shaking things up with new rules and a proposed code of conduct aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in local governance!

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Newton City Council recommends Andrew Willison as new city clerk amid heated discussion Council debates the appointment of Drew Willison over acting clerk Cassidy Flynn.

The Newton City Council meeting kicked off with a powerful pledge, but tensions simmered as the debate over the new city clerk heated up.

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City Council Searches for New Clerk as Timeline Delays Extend to September City Council's search for new clerk postponed until at least September amid ongoing candidate evaluation.

The search for a new City Council clerk in Newton is on hold until September, raising questions about the future leadership of the office.

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City Council prepares for community dialogue on belonging and newsletter updates City Council plans community engagement dialogues and develops a neutral newsletter format.

Newton City Council is launching an innovative program to strengthen community belonging and improve communication—are you ready to join the conversation?

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Council approves $5.6M health budget and $1.3M for older adult services Council unanimously passes budgets for health services and older adult services departments.

The Newton City Council has taken a bold step forward, approving a $5.6M health budget and a $1.3M boost for older adult services, ensuring vital support for the community's most vulnerable members.

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Harvard student Nayan Sapers advocates for CPR training in Massachusetts high schools Nayan Sapers calls for city council support to mandate CPR training in Massachusetts high schools.

Newton City Council is set to champion a groundbreaking resolution that could equip Massachusetts high school students with life-saving CPR and AED skills, as highlighted by Harvard junior Nayan Sapers.

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Councilors debate zone change and special permit process amid public confusion Council members discuss clarity of zoning procedures and public engagement in land use plans.

Newton City Council is grappling with zoning changes and special permits, raising vital questions about transparency and public engagement that could impact your neighborhood.

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