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Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the candidates vying for Newton Public Schools positions and what draws them to the district. Articles in this episode: NPS Job Candidates: Who Doesn’t Want to Be in Newton? by Adam Bernstein — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the arrival of a Singapore Math enrichment program in Newton, joining the Russian School of Math as another option for local families seeking supplemental math education. Articles in this episode: Lexington Singapore School Math Enrichment Program Comes to Newton Alongside Russian School of…

Fig City News Podcast This episode highlights notable Newton residents making headlines in the latest People in the News roundup. Articles in this episode: Newton People in the News by FCN — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

“`html Fig City News Podcast Residents and officials weigh in on the future of a permanent plaza in Newton Centre. Articles in this episode: Residents, Officials Mull Permanent Newton Centre Plaza by Julie M. Cohen — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate “`

Fig City News Podcast Newton weighs changes to the Washington Street pilot program as parking and safety concerns continue to divide residents. Articles in this episode: Newton Weighs Changes to Washington Street Pilot as Parking, Safety Divide Residents by Annalise Vito — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Newton native Veronica Burton’s standout performance in the WNBA Finals. Articles in this episode: Newton’s Veronica Burton Shining in WNBA Finals by Greg Levinsky — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

“`html Fig City News Podcast This episode breaks down the Newton election results from November 3rd through detailed graphs and data visualizations. Articles in this episode: Newton Election Results Nov. 3 in Graphs by FCN — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate “`

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the city council’s decision to shorten the winter parking ban and approve $1.9 million for affordable housing. Articles in this episode: City Council Shortens Winter Parking Ban, Approves $1.9M for Affordable Housing by Annalise Vito — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the sale of a Turtle Lane property at auction and its potential for dozens of new housing units. Articles in this episode: Turtle Lane Property Sold at Auction Has Potential for Dozens of Housing Units by Alan Spatrick — Subscribe: Fig City News…

Fig City News Podcast The Newton committee votes 6-2 to support a shorter winter overnight parking ban. Articles in this episode: Newton Committee Backs Shorter Winter Overnight Parking Ban, 6-2 by Annalise Vito — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast Bill Humphrey makes the case for voting No on Question 3, arguing it offers a misleading solution to the city’s problems. Articles in this episode: Humphrey: No on Question 3 - A Misleading Solution to Our Problems by Bill Humphrey — Subscribe: Fig City News |…

Fig City News Podcast This episode discusses an op-ed examining how Question 7 could provide Newton with an alternative approach to addressing the issue of teardowns. Articles in this episode: Op-Ed: Question 7 Offers Newton a Different Answer to Teardowns by Max Woolf — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode explores Question 7 in our series, examining the state of affordable housing and where affordable homes can actually be found. Articles in this episode: Question 7: Where Are the Affordable Homes? by Pam Wright — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast In this episode, we discuss an op-ed examining concerns about Newton’s Human Rights Commission. Articles in this episode: Op-Ed: Newton Has a Human Rights Commission Problem by Debbie DeBotton and Robin Goldstein — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode explores the story of four Newton leaders named Joe (and Josephine) who share a deep commitment to community service. Articles in this episode: Three Joes and a Josephine: Four Newton Leaders With One Commitment to Community by Annalise Vito — Subscribe: Fig City News…

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the second community forum breaking down five ballot questions ranging from public records to marijuana. Articles in this episode: Second Forum Covers Five Ballot Questions, From Public Records to Marijuana by Annalise Vito — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

“`html Fig City News Podcast Newton holds solemn ceremonies to honor the victims and survivors of the October 7th terror attacks in Israel. Articles in this episode: Newton Holds Solemn Ceremonies to Honor Victims, Survivors of Oct. 7th Terror Attacks in Israel by Julie M. Cohen — Subscribe: Fig City…

Fig City News Podcast Recap of the first of two forums where supporters and opponents debated four ballot questions heading to voters. Articles in this episode: First of Two Forums Brings Together Supporters and Opponents of Four Ballot Questions by Annalise Vito — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

“`html Fig City News Podcast This episode covers Green Newton’s annual celebration honoring four environmental leaders for their contributions to sustainability in the community. Articles in this episode: Green Newton Honors Four Environmental Leaders at Annual Celebration by Annalise Vito — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate “`

Fig City News Podcast This episode highlights notable Newton residents making headlines in the latest People in the News roundup. Articles in this episode: Newton People in the News by FCN — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the latest Fitchburg School Committee meeting, including a budgeting award, math progress updates, and contentious public comment. Articles in this episode: School Committee: Budgeting Award, Math Progress, Contentious Public Comment by Adam Bernstein — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the latest developments on the demolition delay for 1314 Washington Street and ZAP’s approval of CPA funding. Articles in this episode: Demolition Delay Delayed for 1314 Washington Street; ZAP Approves CPA Funding by Lucia Dolan — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the Newton for Everyone forum exploring the politics of housing in Newton. Articles in this episode: Newton for Everyone Forum: The Politics of Housing by Lucia Dolan — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers the dedication of Setti D. Warren Plaza, honoring the former Newton mayor’s vision for community. Articles in this episode: Setti D. Warren Plaza Honors Former Newton Mayor’s Vision for Community by Julie M. Cohen — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate

Fig City News Podcast This episode covers how police staffing challenges are leaving crossing guard posts vacant across the city. Articles in this episode: Police Staffing Challenges Lead to Vacant Crossing Guard Posts by Lucia Dolan — Subscribe: Fig City News | Donate