“We have a right to know. We have a right to be safe,” says Ellie Goldberg, a member of Campaign for A Future WithOut Gas, following a manhole explosion that occurred on April 6 at the intersection of Walnut Street and Lakewood Road in Newton Highlands. The explosion resulted in…
Posts published in April 2023
Newton Highlands is one of the Village Centers slated for significant zoning redesign, and this has been a subject of ongoing discussion at the monthly meetings of the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council (NHNAC). At its April 6 meeting, Area Council President Jeremy Freudberg reported that on March 13, the…
West Newton Cinema Foundation will host an in-person Community Information Meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 7PM-8:30PM at the Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton). It’s free and open to the public. Register here. For more information, email wncfoundation23@gmail.com.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss will host a virtual roundtable on April 11, 4PM-5PM, with Newton residents to share updates about the beginning of the 118th Congress in Washington, D.C. It’s an opportunity for you to meet your Congressional Representative, talk about issues important to you, and learn more about what he…
The Boston Globe reports that of the 171 artists and academics honored this year with prestigious Guggenheim fellowships, two live in Newton: Lasell University Provost Eric M. Turner has been named the tenth president of the University — and the first African-American leader of the school in its 172-year history.…
City Council Zoning and Planning will meet on Monday to discuss the following: Finance will meet on Monday to discuss the following: Financial Audit Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss the following: See City of Newton FY 22 ACFR, City of Newton FY 22 Management Letter, City of…
Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 10 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Chair’s note: This week’s discussion will continue to focus on the various metrics we may wish to amend for version 2 VCOD, including incentivizing affordable…
School Committee will hold a special meeting in person (Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 10 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in person (Room 111) on Wednesday, April 12 at 3:30PM and enter into Executive Session (see agenda) to: School Committee…
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 10 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Affordable Housing Trust will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 10 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following: Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (DRT Snapshot not posted):