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Good day Newton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will new bike stations and trash contracts affect Newton residents?
  • Which Newton leaders just earned top honors for climate action?
  • How did BC's home loss in Newton really unfold Saturday?

Also on today's calendar: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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Ok Newton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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