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🌱 Patch AM: What Lara’s resignation means for Newton Housing Authority residents now

Spotted on the Newton calendar: Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis, Singer-Songwriter Julie Silver & B'nai Torah MetroWest

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Hi there, Newton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Lara's resignation means for Newton Housing Authority residents now
  • What did Newton's School Committee quietly advance before classes start?

Also on today's calendar: Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis, Singer-Songwriter Julie Silver & B'nai Torah MetroWest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Head of Newton Housing Authority resigns per deferred prosecution agreement (figcitynews.com) — Newton's Housing Authority executive director Michael Lara has resigned under a federal deferred prosecution agreement tied to alleged misuse of Watertown Housing Authority funds, and an acting director has been appointed. Local commissioners say Lara has been removed from all Newton Housing Authority accounts and systems, a new audit is underway, and the agency plans a search for a permanent leader while maintaining services for residents.
   

• Pre-season warm-up: School Committee meets week before schools open (figcitynews.com) — Newton families get an inside look at last week's School Committee meeting, where members accepted major federal and state grants, fast-tracked approval for the new Peak School in Newton Centre, and outlined upcoming contract talks with the Newton Teachers Association. They also previewed work on the school capital plan, which will shape future building priorities across the city.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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