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Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Finance Committee Report – 9/28/2026 (figcitynews.com) — Newton's Finance Committee just backed funding for two permanent Bluebikes stations in local parks and confirmed the city's role in a regional trash-disposal consortium, where tipping fees are expected to rise. The discussion highlighted how CPA surcharges support the Newton Affordable Housing Trust and how long-term waste contracts could affect city costs and services.
2. Green Newton honors four environmental leaders at annual celebration (figcitynews.com) — Newton residents and city partners were celebrated this week as Green Newton honored four local environmental leaders, including the Newton Energy Commission and former city sustainability co-director Bill Ferguson. Speakers highlighted Newton's progress on climate action, clean energy, and BERDO, while stressing that reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 will depend on everyday choices residents and businesses make together.
3. Men's Soccer Fall at Home Against North Carolina (bceagles.com) — Boston College men's soccer fell 3–1 to North Carolina at Newton Soccer Field, despite a first-half equalizer from Russell Brown and strong goalkeeping by Andrej Borak. The Eagles were outshot on goal and out-cornered, and now turn their focus to hosting Wake Forest on Friday night, a home match Newton fans can stream on ACC Network Extra.
4. Needham Street Improvements Estimated $4.3 Million Over Budget (bcheights.com) — Needham Street's long-running reconstruction in Newton is now projected to run about $4.3 million over its original $29.9 million budget, with work expected to finish in 2026. Local business employees describe years of disruption, while bike advocates argue the new raised lanes, sidewalks, and bus stop upgrades should ultimately boost access and customer traffic.
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