Money eyed for Newton maintenance, infrastructure

Newton aldermen will consider a proposal Monday that would set aside 25 percent of revenues from local option restaurant and hotel taxes in a special fund for maintenance and infrastructure.

Aldermen in July voted to increase the tax on hotel rooms from 4 percent to 6 percent, and voted last month to implement a .75 percent local tax on restaurant meals.

‘‘We have been neglecting maintenance in the city for a long time,’’ said Alderman Ken Parker, who filed the item. ‘‘It makes sense to start taking better care of our facilities and infrastructure.’’
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— Calvin Hennick, Globe Correspondent