Author: Siena Griffin
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Teacher salary increases are no match for rising housing prices in Newton
By Siena Griffin A household in Newton, where the most experienced teachers earn just over $100,000 a year, must earn at least $183,000 to afford a typical mortgage payment. A first-year teacher in Newton Public Schools can’t even afford to…
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Newton Thrive celebrates first participants completing post-COVID economic mobility initiative
By Siena Griffin Newton residents gathered with mentors, city officials and nonprofits at City Hall Saturday to celebrate the completion of Newton Thrive, an initiative that provides money and coaching services to low-income residents. The city announced in February 2023…
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Area councils are up for election in November. What do they do?
By Siena Griffin When Newton residents vote in this November’s election, many will choose candidates for neighborhood area councils in Newton Highlands, Newton Upper Falls, Waban and Newtonville. But what are area councils, and what exactly do they do? Julie…