Fair Housing Lottery Results and Lease Up Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 12 has been canceled (see Cancellation Notice).
The Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually twice this week (Zoom link) to continue its adjudication sessions. The first meeting will be held TONIGHT, Monday, December 12 at 5:30PM (see Agenda) and the second meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 13 at 5:30PM (see Agenda).
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 12 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Introductions
- Approval of the November 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes
- CDBG Report
- Accessible Fines Reports
- Review of Top 3 FY24 CDBG Access Projects
- Review of Updated Gath Pool Design Plans
- Treasurer’s Report
- ADA Coordinator’s Report
- Current COD Member Intros
- 2023 COD Meeting Dates & Hybrid Discussion
- Adjournment
Newton Free Library Board of Trustee Development Committee will meet in person (Trustees Room) on Tuesday, December 13 at 11AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Call to order
- Approve minutes from the 11/15/22 meeting; assign minute taker
- Final Wrap-Up for Spring Fling
- Planning for the 12/21/22 Board of Trustees Meeting
- Development Strategy
- Database Review/Clean Up
- Plaques; New Naming Opportunities
- Adjournment
Economic Development Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Attendance
- Discussion of the Use Table in the Zoning Ordinance
- Mark Development: 1314 Washington Street
- Approval of Minutes from October and November Meetings
- Subgroup Updates:
- Zoning
- DEI
- Sustainability
- City Staff Updates
- Village Center Zoning
- Outdoor Dining
- Animal Service Public Hearing on Monday, December 12
- EDC Meeting Date for 2023
- Self-assessment and 2023 Goals Discussion
Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, December 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the front entry porch wood decking with composite decking at 197 Grove Street.
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing front entry brick landing and stairs and install a railing at 36 Grove Street.
- Administrative discussion
- Composite decking: discuss whether these products can be administratively approved
- Minutes: Review September and November minutes
- Meeting materials process: review changes to how meeting materials will be accessed via NewGov.
See Packet Documents.
Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, December 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
At the start of the meeting, CPC members will designate a member to be responsible for reviewing the draft minutes for this meeting.
- Discussion on ideas and plans for CPA Program Outreach and Workshop
- Review of Existing and Potential Future Projects
- Update on Dudley Road Estate potential project
- Review of Current Finances
- Review of Updated Logo Design
- Approval of October 11 Minutes
- Other
See Packet Documents.
Board of Assessors will meet on Wednesday, December 14 at 9AM in City Hall, Room 108. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of November 2022 Exemption and Abatement Reports
Youth Commission will meet in-person (Newton Free Library) on Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Attendance
- Meeting called to order
- Commission Updates
- Code of Conduct Policy Review
- League of Women Voters – Seeking Youth Voice
- Communications Subcommittee announcement
- Stress Survival Guide Workshop
- Led by Families for Depression Awareness
- Closing
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, December 15 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Packet documents and Supplemental Materials – 400 Beacon):
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace an existing balcony French doors with sliding doors at 22 Chestnut Hill Road
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a columbarium at 381 Hammond Street
- Request for feedback on a project to change hardscaping at the front of the house, install a patio and walkway at the back of the house, install River Rock buffer on the right property line, and replace a chain link fence on the right property line with a black vinyl coated chain link fence at 12 Acacia Avenue
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to move or revise existing signage and to add new signage at 384-400 Beacon Street, Mary Baker Eddy Museum
- Request for Final Project Approval for final project work to renovate the buildings and add hardscaping and landscaping – photos, amendments (need to delete temporary windows), need set of final project plans, set up site visits at 384-400 Beacon Street, Mary Baker Eddy Museum
- Administrative Discussion
- Review and approval of minutes
- Meeting materials process: review changes to how meeting materials will be accessed via NewGov
Sustainable Material Management Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, December 15 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Introductions
- Approval of November 17 meeting minutes
- January officer election
- Recycling sticker project update
- Discussion on recyclability of plastics
- Scope of a comprehensive zero waste plan
- SMMD update
- Public comments/open announcements
Upper Falls Area Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, December 15 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of November Meeting Minutes
- Treasurer’s Report
- Public Comment/Questions?
- Village Center Zoning Updates and Community Space Impacts
- Northland Update
- Elliot Street Safety Issues Update
- La Nuestra Update and Pettee Square Redesign Update
- Depot Coffee Shoppe Update
- Presentation on Proposals to Strengthen Newton Tree Ordinance (Council Julia Malakie and Melissa Brown)
- General Upper Falls News
- Public Comment/Questions?
- Adjourn
