June 1 School Committee meeting, in detail

Newton people in the news…

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Sen. Creem and Chief of Staff Hanson speak at State House on pension obligation bonds

[https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/podcast-cover-61284-300x300.jpg]https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/sen-creem-and-chief-of-staff-hanson-speak-at-state-house-on-pension-obligation-bonds/Fig City News Podcast Sen. Creem and Chief of Staff Hanson speak at the State House on pension obligation bonds. Articles in this episode: Sen. Creem and Chief of Staff Hanson Speak at State House on Pension Obligation Bonds by Bruce Henderson — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Analysis: NPS finds math progress is non-linear (Part I)

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Bullough’s Pond dam: Laredo Administration presents updated options

[https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/podcast-cover-61214-300x300.jpg]https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/bulloughs-pond-dam-laredo-administration-presents-updated-options/Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we cover the Laredo administration’s updated options for the Bullough’s Pond Dam. Articles in this episode: Bullough’s Pond Dam: Laredo Administration Presents Updated Options by Theo Younkin — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Newton advances stormwater efforts with $4.3M loan, Cheesecake Brook restoration

[https://www.figcitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/podcast-cover-61273-300x300.jpg]https://www.figcitynews.com/podcast/newton-advances-stormwater-efforts-with-4-3m-loan-cheesecake-brook-restoration/Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton’s advancement of stormwater management efforts through a $4.3 million loan and the Cheesecake Brook restoration project. Articles in this episode: Newton Advances Stormwater Efforts Through $4.3 Million Loan and Cheesecake Brook Restoration by Annalise Vito — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate