Board of Selectmen

Newton Board of Selectmen approves $50,000 tax settlement. The board unanimously approved a $50,000 settlement with 125 Development Corporation to resolve an incorrect prior-year tax assessment, allocating $20,000 in future tax credits and $30,000 via check. In other business, Selectmen authorized

Newton Board of Selectmen unanimously names Michelle Fobert as Deputy Treasurer pending background check. Fobert, a resident with finance-industry experience, discussed her qualifications with the board; Town Treasurer Gonyer requested authorization for bank access once the background check clears.

Newton Board of Selectmen unanimously approves firefighter hires and capital equipment spending. The board hired three firefighters: Christopher Miller and Jeffrey Worman as Firefighter EMT Basic at $21.50 per hour, and Matthew Griswold as Firefighter AEMT Basic at $22.50 per hour. Fire Department

Newton Board of Selectmen reorganizes leadership and approves staffing. Daniel Guide was unanimously elected Chairman and Michael Connolly Vice-Chairman at the March 17 meeting. The five-member board approved $41,200 in funds for the Gale Library Trustees and unanimously hired James Collier as

Newton selectmen approve $63K school impact fee reimbursement. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a $63,258.32 transfer from the Impact Fees account to the general fund to reimburse school-related expenses paid in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Chairman Robert Marchand Jr., Vice Chairman Joseph