With tax override defeated, Newton leaders fear student impa

Newton voters split on three ballot questions during a special election on Tuesday. Residents agreed to a temporary tax increase to overhaul two elementary schools but declined a Proposition 2 1/2 tax override that some officials said was needed to prevent cuts to student programs and even personnel.

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