The development projects 28 Austin Street and Trio, which opened a few years ago, provide critical case studies by which to evaluate other, forthcoming large developments. One of the presumed benefits of both projects has been that large numbers of their residents would use public transit. That is why the City Council…
Posts published in January 2023
The Newton Schools Foundation recently donated $250,000 — its largest donation ever — to the Newton Public Schools. NSF President Amy Werner presented the check at the December 19 meeting of the Newton School Committee. The funds will support new approaches in the classroom, professional development for teachers, and programs…
On Tuesday, January 10, a group of Newton South HS students organized the School MathCounts Competition at Oak Hill Middle School. This annual competition introduces middle-school students to mathematics competitions in a friendly and low-key way. The competition was well attended, with lots of enthusiasm among participants and organizers. The NSHS…
The City and the Harmony Foundation will hold the City’s Martin Luther King Day Celebration this morning at 9:30AM, in-person Newton North High School and also live-streamed. Registration is required. In addition, there will be a collection at NNHS to conclude the week-long food drive. Requested items include non-expired: •…
Wednesday, January 18th at 7:00 pm. Please join Newton climate action allies at the Public Facilities Committee Meeting. The agenda includes applications from National Grid for two gas pipeline replacement projects. Your attendance on Zoom or in person is important to show City Councilors there is public support for their…
Full Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:45PM. (Watch the meeting on NewTV — Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33 or live stream here.) See Reports Docket and New Docket. Programs and Services Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link)…
Countryside School Building Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, January 17 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Board of License Commissioners will meet in person (Room ) and virtualy (Zoom link) on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Housing Partnership will meet…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team this week (see Development Review Team Snapshot):
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report): The Land Use Committee held the following:
The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV): NOTE: A question was asked regarding what documents would be available to the public. IT Director, Joe Mulvey stated that most of the Law Department’s documents would be confidential. However, he believes that most of the Health Department’s…