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Council approves lease assignment for downtown brewery in 4–2 vote
Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary
After discussion, Newton City Council approved the assignment of the lease for the former fire station (116 West A Street) from District 9 Brewing Company, LLC to new owners; the motion passed 4–2 with Council Members Ed Sain and Roy Johnson voting against.
The Newton City Council approved an assignment of the lease for the former fire department building at 116 West A Street that currently houses District 9 Brewing Company, LLC.
City Attorney John Cilley explained the original lease (executed July 7, 2020) prohibits assignment without…
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