Commission on Disability
The Commission on Disability will meet virtually on Monday, April 11th at 6:00 p.m.
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The agenda includes the following:
- Introductions
- Review and Approval of the March 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes
- CDBG Report
- Accessible Fines Reports
- Comm Ave Carriageway at Ash St. Project Options
- Revision of Traffic Council Residential Accessible Parking Space Policy
- Treasurer’s Report
- DPW Proposal Request for Fines Funds
- Route 9 Dunkin Donuts Drive-Through
- New Agreement for Fines Allocation-100%
- ADA Coordinator’s Report
- Funding Subcommittee Meeting Update
- Adjournment
Newton Retirement Board
The Newton Retirement Board will meet in-person on Monday, April 11th at 9:00 a.m. in Room 211 and on Zoom.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting and enter Passcode: 372115
The agenda includes the following:
- Process regarding issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for legal services.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m.
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The agenda includes the following:
- Attendance
- Review and Approval of Draft Minutes of March 8, 2022
- City Updates
- Electrification/BERDO
- Outdoor Dining
- Housing Choice
- Other
- Discussion Items:
- Discussion of Last-Mile Delivery Services and Recommendations
- Discussion of Goals and Creation and Assignments into Working
Groups- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Zoning
- Sustainability
- TBD
- Discussion of Breweries in Newton
- Other Business
- Date of next regularly scheduled meeting—May 10, 2022
- Adjournment
Auburndale Historic District Commission
The Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m.
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The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to amend the previously approved side addition to extend the length of the side elevation and change the details, and change the back elevation at 46 Vista Avenue.
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace vinyl siding with HardiePlank and to replace the corner boards and trim at 348 Central Street.
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to repave the existing driveway, and install a cobblestone band and granite paver area at 34 Groveland Street.
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install exterior light fixtures at 347 Central Street.
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace triple windows on the front and the windows on the left side at 118 Windermere Road.
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace granite markers with masonry piers and lights, replace front entry stepping stone path with solid masonry path, install a gate at the breezeway opening, install metal and AZEK fencing and gates, and install masonry patio area at the back at 51 Hawthorne Avenue.
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace siding and trim, redo the brickwork on the basement level, install a stone window well, install stone-wrapped posts for the back deck, and replace the front entry posts at 21 Lasell Street.
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to move and reorient the existing house and build an addition, and build a new house with an attached garage on the backlot at 113 Grove Street.
- Administrative discussion
- Review and approval of March minutes.
- Update on remote meetings
- Update on Design Guidelines and Rules & Regulations
The Staff Memo can be found here, the Packet documents can be found here and 118 Windermere SOW can be found here.
Community Preservation Committee and the Planning and Development Board
The Community Preservation Committee and the Planning and Development Board will meet jointly on Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m.
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The agenda includes the following:
- Joint public hearing on the Funding Request Proposal for the West Newton Armory Affordable Housing Development
- Request for precommitment of $930,000 of FY24 and FY25 Newton Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and $118,000 of FY24 HOME funds
- Request for $890,000 of Newton Inclusionary Zoning funds
- Request for $3,000,000 in CPA Community Housing Funding
Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee will continue to meet after the Joint Public Hearing with the Planning and Development Board.
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The complete agenda includes the following:
- Joint Public Hearing with the Planning and Development Board on Proposal for the West Newton Armory Housing Development ($3,000,000 in CPA Community Housing Funding)
- Review of Pre-Proposal for Jackson Homestead Basement Rehabilitation ($1,000,000 in CPA Historic Resource Funding)
- OTHER BUSINESS
- Review of Updated Logo Design
- Review of Interactive Online Map
- Review of Project Review Materials and Spreadsheets
- Review of Current Finances
- Review and approval of March 8, 2022 Minutes
- Other
The Meeting Packet can be found here.
Youth Commission
The Youth Commission will meet virtually on Wednesday, April 13th at 6:30 p.m.
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The agenda includes the following:
- Attendance
- Meeting called to order
- Welcome and introductions
- Motion to accept March meeting minutes
- Guest Speakers:
- Ruth Hoshino, Director of School Health Services
- Updates from Commissioners
- Other Business:
- Subcommittee work & share out of updates
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees
The Newton Free Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually on Wednesday, April 13th at 4:30 p.m.
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The agenda includes the following:
- Call to Order
- Review progress and execution of FY2022 budget targets
- Discuss FY2023 budget
- Review investment performance for the period ending March 31, 2022
- Identify steps to follow for quarterly and annual review of investment
- Adjournment
Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee will meet virtually on Wednesday, April 13th at 6:00 p.m.
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The agenda includes the following:
- NewCAL Project Update
- Design Progress
- Building Floor Plans and Exterior Perspectives
- Energy Model Progress
- Data
- Cost Analysis
- Energy Usage/Green House Gas Reduction in Comparison with Base Code
- Glazing to Wall Surface Ratio
- Exterior Elevations
- Wall and Roof Assembly Sections
- Design Progress
- Lincoln-Eliot School Schematic Design and Site Planning Update
- Site/landscape design update (Terraink)
- Stormwater strategies and related sustainability aspects (Nitsch)
- Roadway/parking/circulation update
- Floor Plan update
- Gath Pool Feasibility – Introduction
Urban Design Commission
The Urban Design Commission will meet virtually on Wednesday, April 13th at 7:00 p.m.
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The agenda includes the following:
- Roll Call
- Regular Agenda
- Sign Permits
- Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care – 714 Beacon Street
- V Nails & Spa – 899 Washington Street
- Newton Animal Hospital – 602 Washington Street
- Burke’s Alewerks – 1391-1397 Washington Street
- Fulfilled Goods – 612 Washington Street
- AVI/ Bespoke Automotive Innovations – 14 Needham Street
- MarketTiamo – 36 Langley Road
- Fence Appeal
- 115 Bellevue Street
- 1037-1039 Beacon Street
- Design Review
- 1135-1137 Washington Street – West Newton Armory
- 136-144 Hancock Street & 169 Grove Street – Walker Center
- Adjournment
The Meeting Packet can be found here – the Staff Memo has not been posted at this time.
Newtonville Area Council
The Newtonville Area Council will meet on Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m.
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The agenda includes the following:
- Update on Crafts Street Senior Housing Development (presentation by Mark Development)
- Village Center Zoning
- Update on Village Day planning
- Administrative Issues
- Individual / Group roles
- Newtonville cleaning /maintenance funding
- Other business
- Approval of March 10 meeting minutes
Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission
The Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission will meet virtually on Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m.
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The agenda includes the following:
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to install a Zen tub and a request to repair and replace existing fences and install a new section of fencing on the left property line at 999 Chestnut Street -Continuation.
- Request to remediate the exterior second-story stair that is in violation at 54 Pettee Street.
- Request for feedback on proposed project to renovate the existing house, build an attached garage,
and build an additional unit with an attached garage at 14 Summer Street. - Administrative Discussion:
- Review and approval of September and December draft meeting minutes
- Remote meeting update
- Rules & Regulations – Review and discuss draft Rules & Regulations
The Staff memo can be found here and the Packet documents can be found here.
Waban Area Council
The Waban Area Council will meet on Thursday, April 14th at 7:30 p.m.
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The agenda includes the following:
- Opening
- Confirmation of quorum
- Issues from the Community
- Substantive Topics
- Pedestrian Safety at the Woodward – Beacon – Windsor intersections
- Waban Village Day – Planning
- WAC Outreach – Updates
- Businesses
- Brochure
- Zoning Update
- Administrative Items
- WAC meeting format
- Review and approval of Meeting Minutes
- Treasurer’s Report
