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Approximately 58% of Newton's registered voters cast their ballots in the Midterm elections. Here is a breakdown of how Newtonians voted for the contested races.

Correspondent Sammie McKee shares highlights from the rededication ceremony of the Halloran Sports Complex.

Newton's Director of Veterans Services, Seth Bai, stopped by Newton News to talk about this year's Veterans Day ceremony and donation drive.

NOV 14 at 2:00PM - The Newton Free Library hosts a poetry reading from three prominent, published poets. Attendees can sign-up at the event to read one short poem at the open mic following the reading.

NOV 10 at 7:00PM - Film critics Ty Burr and Janice Page discuss the frontrunners for the upcoming Oscar nominations. Janice will also talk about her new book "Year of the Water Horse."

Newton voted in line with statewide results for the 9 ballot initiative questions, with the exception of questions 5 and 7, which were too close to call. Here is a breakdown of how Newtonians voted on each question.

Newton City Coucil voted 14 to 9 to shorten the length of the Winter Parking Ban for a one year trial.

NOV 14 at 10:30AM - 12:30PM - Come to the Newton Free Library to learn all about eco-friendly improvements, such as clean energy, sustainable living, and local food, from members of the Newton community.

NOV 7 at 1:00PM - 4:00PM - Bring your pumpkins to City Hall to smash them in all kinds of creative ways! Don't forget to bring any extra candy and costumes to donate.