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Newton residents will go to the polls Tuesday to decide on a nearly $15 million tax increase for the city's schools and municipal budget, as well as a pair of school building projects.

Newton voters reject tax increase for city, public education Tuesday

The three ballot questions were proposed under the state’s Proposition 2 1/2, which caps local tax collections unless overridden by voters.

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Weather service warns R.I. residents of ‘rapid rises’ of streams and rivers

The nor’easter off of southeastern New England is expected to bring snow to Rhode Island this afternoon.

New England dodges a storm Saturday but another system poses a threat for next week

A storm system is headed to the region on Monday and Tuesday and depending on temperatures, it could be a snow event.

Newton Community Pride seeks applicants for micro-grants

The nonprofit encourages applicants “that embrace the diversity of Newton and represent the voices, experiences, and community of historically marginalized groups in Newton.”

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Newton seeks local student artists to participate in ‘SHINE’ art installation

The project will include a live painting event during this year’s annual Family FunFEST on Saturday, May 13. 1:26 a.m.

Man allegedly punches officers, tries to take guns in Newton domestic incident, police say

Newton Police Chief John Carmichael said one of the officers suffered a concussion. Both have been released from the hospital. 7:37 p.m.

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Erica Woods, of West Warwick, R.I., climbs a set of stairs in Providence in February 2022.

7 things R.I. renters should know about newly proposed housing legislation

R.I. House Speaker Shekarchi unveiled his long-awaited housing legislation package Thursday, which focuses on streamlining the production process and providing some relief to tenants. 3:01 p.m.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

A Billerica resident cleaned up with a snow blower on Thursday.

New England is set for a wintery weekend, with a bigger storm possibly on the horizon

Saturday and Sunday both could include a bit of snow for pockets of New England and temperatures should stay especially chilly on Saturday. 6:41 p.m.

An icy start Thursday morning, Feb. 23,2023 around Thurston County, Wash. greeted the hearty who braved getting out into the elements, including the driver of this pick-up who skidded off Oly Highway 99 SE near Waldrick Rd. SE. A wintry weather advisory extended over South Puget Sound and Olympic Peninsula yesterday evening. In a tweet, the NWS said it had heard reports of trace amounts to 3 inches of snow accumulating on roadways in some places. (Steve Bloom/The Olympian via AP)

A high of 34 degrees in Boston today, while D.C. sees highs in the mid-70s. What’s with the huge difference?

It’s a pattern climate scientists say we could see more as climate change progresses. 1:50 p.m.

The Hotel Indigo in Newton is being considered by state officials as an emergency shelter for families.

State eyes vacant Newton hotel for temporary emergency shelter use

“We stand ready to support the Commonwealth in the obligation to affirmatively further fair housing and our status as a right to shelter state,” said Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. 4:09 p.m.

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Newton board chooses Natick’s Nolin as next superintendent

Nolin has spent nearly 20 years in the Natick schools. 5:42 p.m.

The Underwood Elementary School in Newton.

Newton superintendent finalist withdraws, leaving two candidates to lead city’s public schools

Peter Light, who leads Acton-Boxborough’s regional district, had withdrawn his candidacy for the Newton post. 10:27 a.m.