The board of Friends of Albemarle wants to share some insight about the experiences of pedestrians and cyclists using the intersection of Albemarle Rd. and Crafts St. ever since the flex posts were installed in the vicinity of this intersection. We have found and heard from others that the flex posts currently…
Posts published in August 2023
On August 3, the West Suburban YMCA hosted the annual Preston Settles 3v3 Basketball Tournament at its new location on Wells Avenue, with more than 20 teams of teens and young adults participating. This annual event honors Preston Settles, a beloved Newton teen who suffered a tragic collapse in 2022…
Each year, the Newton Rotary Club awards grants to non-profit organizations serving the Newton community. At the club’s luncheon on August 1st, Newton’s elite non-profit representatives and Newton Rotary members gathered for the annual awards ceremony – one of the most anticipated and fun meetings of the year, as everyone…
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held a public hearing on July 24 on a proposal by Pennsylvania-based development company Toll Brothers to develop the former Sam White Landscaping site on Route 9/Boylston Street. The proposal has been submitted to the ZBA for a Comprehensive Permit under MGL Chapter 40B.…
City Council Land Use will meet on Tuesday and discuss four Special Permit applications: Boards and Commissions Planning and Development Board will meet on Monday and discuss the following: Economic Development Commission will meet on Tuesday and discuss: Community Preservation Committee will meet on Tuesday and discuss: Design Review Committee…
“I’m still going on a tour of the salad menu,” said Maryellen Kaye, a return customer enjoying one of the many lunch options at the recently opened Kendall Kitchen, located at 275 Grove Street, near Riverside Station. While those looking to eat healthily can choose from an impressive 10 salad…
Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 7 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Economic Development Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) Tuesday, August 8…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
We are writing in response to Carol Todreas’ July 25 op-ed article about retail and the proposed Village Center Overlay Districts (VCOD). We agree that we are blessed to have village centers that have weathered the challenges of COVID. We recognize Ms. Todreas’ experience in retail, but it is misleading…
We updated Concerns regarding Artificial Turf Removal at NSHS to
I was both surprised and disappointed to read Carol Todreas’ Fig City op-ed in which she suggested that Newton’s proposed village center rezoning will somehow harm our small retail, restaurants and other shops. To the contrary, we see the plan to allow for the gradual addition of more housing and…