Newton Representative Kay Khan will not seek re-election in November – Fig City News

by Newton News Editor | Feb 26, 2024 | Fig City News

Newton State Representative Kay Khan will not seek re-election in November. #newtonma #mapoli State Representative Kay Khan, who has served the 11th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House, announced that she is leaving the legislature at the end of 2024. The...

3 NSHS seniors are All-State High School Journalists – including Bella Ishanyan, MA High School Journalist of the Year – Fig Cit…

by Newton News Editor | Feb 23, 2024 | Fig City News

3 Newton South HS seniors named to All-State HS Journalism Staff. Bella Ishanyan named MASPA HS Journalist of the Year. #newtonma The Massachusetts Scholastic Press Association (MASPA) has named three Newton South High School seniors — Bella Ishanyan, Miles Pearlman,...

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Newton – two years ago, in Kansas! – Fig City News

by Newton News Editor | Feb 22, 2024 | Fig City News

Congratulations to Choose Newton on your 152nd anniversary on 2-2-24 — from your East Coast namesake, Newton, Massachusetts, as we celebrate our 150th this year. #newtonma This year, as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the City of Newton, Massachusetts, we...

In a Fig City News op-ed, NSHS senior Kevin Yang offers his evolving view of the Teachers Strike and what Newton needs to do now…

by Newton News Editor | Feb 15, 2024 | Fig City News

In a Fig City News op-ed, NSHS senior Kevin Yang offers his evolving view of the Teachers Strike and what Newton needs to do now. https://figcitynews.com/2024/02/an-open-letter-to-newton-how-will-we-heal/

Rep. Ruth Balser will not run for re-election, after 26 years as State Representative – Fig City News

by Newton News Editor | Feb 9, 2024 | Fig City News

State Rep. Ruth B. Balser announces she will not run for re-election after 13 terms representing 12th Middlesex. #mapoli #newtonma On February 9, State Representative Ruth B. Balser announced to her constituents by email that she will not be running for re-election...

NPS adjusts school calendar to make up 11 days lost in Teachers Strike – Fig City News

by Newton News Editor | Feb 4, 2024 | Fig City News

To make up 11 school days lost in Newton Teachers strike, Newton Public Schools adjusts school calendar, canceling Feb. break and extending school to June 26. Days in April break may be needed if we have more snow days. #newtonma The School Committee met with...

A day after Newton Public Schools and Newton Teachers Association agree, NPS has posted the documents signed on Feb. 2, along wi…

by Newton News Editor | Feb 4, 2024 | Fig City News

A day after Newton Public Schools and Newton Teachers Association agree, NPS has posted the documents signed on Feb. 2, along with a summary of key points. https://figcitynews.com/2024/02/nps-shares-summary-of-key-provisions-of-agreement-with-nta/ #newtonma

NPS and NTA reach agreement, ending 11-day Teachers Strike and reopening schools Monday – Fig City News

by Newton News Editor | Feb 3, 2024 | Fig City News

#newtonma Teachers Strike is over. Newton Public Schools and Newton Teachers Association reach agreement, ending 11-day strike and reopening schools on Monday. In separate press conferences on the evening of February 2, the Newton School Committee and Newton Teachers...

Teachers Strike update, Feb. 2: No agreement after all-night talks – Fig City News

by Newton News Editor | Feb 2, 2024 | Fig City News

After bargaining all night, Newton Public Schools and Newton Teachers Association did not reach agreement. Comparison of their statements today at The School Committee and Newton Teachers Association (NTA) bargained through the night of February 1, stopping at 6AM...

Teachers Strike update, Feb. 1: NPS makes offer, says “There is no more money.” NTA counters ($4M apart), awaits response. Heale…

by Newton News Editor | Feb 1, 2024 | Fig City News

Teachers Strike update, Feb. 1: Newton Public Schools makes offer, says “There is no more money.” Newton Teachers Association counters ($4M apart), awaits response. Maura Healey weighs in. Schools closed Friday. #newtonma On February 1: The School Committee… The NTA...