In a brief meeting held last Tuesday, the Newton Board of Aldermen breezed through approvals of routine items. The most time was spent discussing a proposed 13-cent increase per home on the city’s garbage rate. In addition to the garbage rate, a $3 increase on service charges was also proposed. However, the subject was tabled until the next meeting.
Other items of interest from Tuesday’s meeting:
•Approved the budget for 2020.
•Discussed sending a courtesy letter to the property owner at 406 Wood Street.
•Approved payment to Engineering Plus for Architectural and Engineering services.
•Discussed $21,160 in police department fines that is owed to the city.
•Approved sponsorship of CMRC’s Annual Fall Festival
