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A link from Memory Park to the Sussex rail-to-trail and New Hampshire Street sewer/water work among projects before Newton Council Monday night.

Newton council approves several bonded projects, also discusses delay in Dennis Library upgrades

Council holds first in-person meeting in 18 months, passes local sales tax on marijuana growing, distribution and retail sales.

Flynn, who was 27 when first elected to the council, said being a member of a governing body, "opens your eyes to all the details and intricacies that go into running a town. You really become a jack-of-all-trades by living this position." He said the expertise gained includes "public policy, physiology, human behavior, accounting, real estate, finance, engineering, public works, policy-making, policing, human resources and the law just to name a few." He recognized Town Manager Thomas S. Russ...