Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 18 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- CDBG Report
- FY25 CDBG-Funded Project Ideas
- Accessible Fines Reports
- Bike/Ped Network Plan Draft Presentation
- Barbara’s Site Visits to Waban & Newton Highlands
- Co-Chairs’ Updates/Announcements
- Harvest Fair Plans
- NWH Subcommittee Report
- Treasurer’s Report
- ADA Coordinator’s Report
Waban Area Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 18 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Discussion and approval of WAC Survey on Village Center Overlay Districts – Version 3
- Discussion and approval of resident notification postcard of VCOD zoning to NAC Catchment Areas and Informational letter posted to WAC website
Newton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 18 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Commissioner’s Report
- Committee Reports
- Community Preservation Committee
- Urban Tree Commission
- Farm Commission
- Off-Leash Area Working Group (OLAWG)
- Arts & Culture
Newton Fair Housing Committee – Lottery and Lease Up Subcommittee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 19 at 8AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Review process to ask for data from recent lotteries at Haywood House, 2Life Communities, and Allee on the Charles, and Bristol Waban Condominiums
- Workplan and priorities for the coming year
- Fair Housing Committee Priorities Discussion
- Promote housing choice for diverse populations to advance – Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH), with focus on race/ethnicity, public subsidy and disability
- Identify and work to overcome barriers to successful tenancies and to improve processes/practices for tenant selection in lottery and market rate multi-family rental housing
- Promote data collection on multi-family rental and new homeownership occupancy
- Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in Newton
Election Commission will meet in person (Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 19 at 2PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Certifying the September 12th Municipal Preliminary
- Drawing ballot positions for the November 7th Municipal Election
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 19 at 3PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Updates:
- Policy review update
- Trustee vacancies
- New Trustee orientation
- Committee assignments
- Officer nominations:
- Prepare slate of officers for election
- Amend Process
- Revise Director’s self-evaluation form
- Topics for December meeting
- Schedule next meetings
Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Requests for a One-Day Temporary Wine and Malt Licenses:
- Induction and awards banquet on Saturday, October 21 – 5:30PM-9:30PM at Newton South High School
- Information session for customers on October 19 from 6PM-9PM at Skin In Ski Out
- Fundraiser/fashion show on Friday, September 29 from 6PM-9PM at The Shops at Chestnut Hill
- Exhibition opening reception on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM to be held at the New Art Center
- Art workshop on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 7:00PM – 10:00PM to be held at the New Art Center
- Brief concert reception on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 6:00PM – 9:00PM to be held at the Nathaniel Allen House
- Requests for One-Day Temporary Entertainment Licenses:
- Celebration on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 6:00PM – 9:30PM to be held at the Boston College Bapst Library Lawn
- Concert on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 4:00PM – 8:00PM to be held at the Boston College Campus Green (Stokes Lawn)
- Requests for All-Alcohol and Entertainment Licenses:
- Fundraiser gala on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 6:30PM – 11:00PM to be held at Wells Avenue YMCA
- Fundraiser for the road race fundraiser for Newton Athletes Unlimited on Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 11:30AM – 4:00PM to be held at Paddy’s Public House
- Fundraiser on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 6:00PM to 9:30PM to be held at Newton Free Library
- Change of Stock Interest and Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers and Change of on-site Manager: Sachchiyay Mata Inc d/b/a Auburndale Market
- Request for a New Wine and Malt Restaurant License for Kelo Spa LLC d/b/a Kelo Spa and Steam
- Request for an abatement/proration of the license fee at Sushico LLC.
Newton Board of Assessors will meet in person (Room 108) on Wednesday, September 20 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of August 2023 Exemption and Abatement Reports
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees will meet in person (Trustees Room) on Wednesday, September 20 at 4:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- New Trustee Introductions
- New Business:
- Auburndale Branch Library License Agreement Renewal
- Policy Updates
- Continuing Business:
- City Wide Mailing
- Capital Improvement Plan
- Strategic/Action Plan
- Reports:
- Director
- Building and Grounds
- Annual Report Information Survey (ARIS) Report
- Nominating and Governance Committee
- Election of FY23 Officers (Vote)
- FY23 Committee Rosters
- Development 7. Visitors Discussion
- Director
Newton Affordable Housing Trust will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, September 21 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval to issue Inclusionary Zoning payment to Newton Housing Authority for 1114 Beacon Street Special Permit project
- Update on Process for Establishing Funding Priorities
- Update on Funding Priorities Task Force
- Update on Existing and Potential Funding Proposals
- Status update on the City’s Existing Housing Projects and Initiatives
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, September 21 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriatess to install a cedar planter box at 14 Old Orchard Road
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to amend the previously approved windows for the former attached garage at 12 Acacia Avenue
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove and plant trees and other plantings, change grading, change and add hardscaping including retaining and landscaping walls, patios, walkways, stairs, parking and curbing, and install fountains at 124 Chestnut Hill Road
- Discussion of violation for work done on the driveway which exceeded the scope of the previously granted Certificates of Non-Applicability. A cobblestone apron was added at the front of the driveway at 119 Old Orchard Road
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to Remediate Violation for the work done on the driveway that exceeded the scope of the previously granted Certificate of Non-Applicability at 119 Old Orchard Road
- Administrative Discussion Minutes:
- Design Guidelines: review 3-5 page high-level guidelines
See Staff Memo.
