Negotiations continue in Newton as teachers strike forces second day of school closures

NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Negotiations resumed in Newton Monday after union and school committee negotiators failed to reach an agreement over the weekend to end the ongoing teachers strike in the city. Members of the Newton Teachers Association voted to authorize a strike on Thursday evening and headed to the picket line on Friday. Schools were closed, as a result. Despite multiple rounds of new talks, School Committee Chair Chris Brezski on Sunday said parties were nowhere near a deal on a new contract for educators, forcing another day of...