There are no potential projects or proposals scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team this week (see Development Review Team Snapshot).
Posts published in December 2022
In the closing hours of the 117th Congress, Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) secured $7 million dollars in the 2023 federal budget to improve Newton’s three commuter rail stations at Newtonville, West Newton, and Auburndale. Among the improvements included in the allocation are new stairs, ramps, elevators; full-length in- and out-bound…
Newtonville Books Mary Cotton knows her customers and her literature. On a recent weekday, the owner of Newtonville Books (10 Langley Road) enthusiastically offered recommendations to a new customer who came in looking for a crime story. That personal touch, knowledgeable advice, and those unique offerings are what differentiate local,…
Two special permit requests “chartered” until next year: 1314 Washington Street and 106 River Street
Two requests for special permits at Monday night’s City Council meeting (watch video on NewTV beginning at 45:25) 1314 Washington Street and 106 River Street will be voted on at the next full council meeting in January. Ward 4 Councilor Lenny Gentile invoked a provision in the City Charter that…
Last Thursday, the West Suburban YMCA held the grand opening for its second facility — a complete renovation of the former Boston Sports Club facility at 135 Wells Avenue. WSYMCA board chair Aaron Goldman described his first tour of the two years ago — and the modernization and transformation that…
MBTA officials announced on Tuesday, December 20, that Newton’s three commuter rail stations will not receive much-needed construction funding to make the stations fully accessible. The MBTA applied for grant funding from the new All Stations Accessibility Program, which provided $686 million in grants to improve the accessibility of transit…
In two weeks, the 118th Congress begins its 2023 session, after a tumultuous and surprising mid-term election. In 2023, Ed Markey will have served the Commonwealth for fifty years — first in the Massachusetts House, then in the United States House, and since 2013 as United States Senator. He was…
Going to the doctor’s? …to the grocery store? …to visit a friend in a long-term care facility? Newton’s seniors have many choices for how to get where they want to go. The City’s website has a new transportation page that sets out many options and provides details about MBTA bus…
It is with mixed emotions that we announce that Coach Bob Jampol, our Girls Tennis head coach, has decided to step down to enjoy time with his family. Coach Jampol started coaching at South in 1982 as a Boys JV coach. He took the helm of the girls tennis program in 1991, a position that he has held…
One hundred people attended the seventh and final virtual information session of the Planning Department’s Village Center Zoning Redesign. The presentation demonstrated proposed changes to current zoning with maps highlighting the new designations in Newton Corner and Nonantum. In addition to the villages’ three City Councilors — John Oliver, Alison…