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Newton approves multiple budget amendments and financing steps for parks, vehicles and equipment

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

At its Feb. 6 meeting the Newton City Council approved budget amendments and intent-to-reimburse resolutions for park lighting and equipment purchases, approved borrowing steps covering roughly $3.82 million in projects, and approved a compact track loader purchase in a 4–2 vote.

Newton City Council on Tuesday approved a series of budget amendments and financing steps covering parks lighting, vehicles and other equipment and moved to seek installment financing for a package of improvements.

Key approvals included:

- Compact track loader for Parks & Recreation: Parks Director Sandra Waters reported a Sourcewell quote for a compact track loader, trailer and fees reduced the purchase total to approximately $127,000. After discussion about borrowing and sharing…

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