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Newton City Council adopts $31,500 budget amendment to repair police firearms range and add security
Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary
The City Council unanimously approved a $31,500 budget amendment to repair the police firearms training range, replace failing parts and install a perimeter fence and gate to address safety and unauthorized access concerns.
Newton City Council voted unanimously Jan. 9 to adopt a budget ordinance amendment authorizing the use of $31,500 in fund balance to repair the Newton Police Firearms Training Facility and install a perimeter fence and gate.
Police Chief Vidal Sipe told the council the range, completed in 2014, is now 10 years old and "most of the original parts…
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