David Micley wants to effect change on a local level and has placed constituent services at the center of his campaign for Ward 2 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 2, is currently held by Emily Norton, who is not running for reelection. The Preliminary…
Posts published in August 2023
In the six years since Martha Bixby moved with her young family to Newton, she believes she has demonstrated the initiative and leadership that makes her a strong candidate for Ward 6 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 6, is currently held by Brenda Noel,…
Lisa Gordon believes her personal background, active leadership in civic affairs in Newton, and professional experience demonstrate why she will serve Newton well as its next Ward 6 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 6, is currently held by Brenda Noel, who is not running…
Mark Holt cites several reasons – Newton Schools’ failing reputation, the state’s mandated MBTA Communities Act, and reducing the City’s fossil fuel consumption – for running for Ward 6 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by only the voters of Ward 6, is currently held by Brenda Noel, who is…
City Council Zoning and Planning will meet TONIGHT — NOTE: Early Start time — for continued discussion and straw votes on map and text amendments for Village Center Zoning Overlay Districts (VCOD). Land Use will meet on Tuesday to review and discuss six Special Permit requests: School Committee Policy Subcommittee…
Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 21 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s note: The Committee will continue to review and discuss the VCOD text and proposed amendments by substantive section as per the staff outline, and…
The School Committee’s Policy Subcommittee will meet in person (Room 320) on Monday, August 21 at 8:30AM for policy review and revisions.
Newton Fair Housing Lottery Results and Lease Up Sub-Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 22 at 8AM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Retirement Board will meet in person (Room B15) on Tuesday, August 22 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Housing Partnership will meet…
There are no meetings scheduled for this week.
From Mayor’s Newsletter: Meet the most adorable mini horses this Monday, Aug. 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the Grass at the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. Minis with a Mission bring “healing, comfort, and delight through connecting hands, hearts, and hooves” for people of all ages. The…
I am writing in response to the letter by Rockwell, Monahan, and Walters about my July 25 Op-Ed, Saving our Village Centers — Retail in the age of Zoning Redesign. I would like to explain what I meant about a great Shopping Experience. Retail is not only about stores but…
In anticipation of the August 15 Zoning and Planning meeting, where Chair Deb Crossley noted that the intent was to review the text of the Village Center Overlay District (VCOD) zoning amendments and take straw votes within the Committee, City Councilors submitted these comments for consideration. The comments include suggestions…