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Posts published in October 2023

Finance – 10/10/2023 Report

The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Finance Committee voted to deny the following: According to the report, CFO Maureen Lemieux responded to questions previously proposed by Councilor Kalis as well as questions raised by Councilor Humphrey. She made it clear that…

Programs and Services – 10/4/2023 Report

The Programs and Services Committee held the following items {See Report and watch NewTV video): According to the report, both versions were discussed simultaneously. The meeting was focused on resolving any unresolved remaining questions in order for the Law Department to prepare a final draft to be presented at an…

Public Safety and Transportation – 10/4/2023 Report

The Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Committee voted to deny the following: A motion to approve the initiative petition as written failed – 0-7, Bowman not voting. The Chair Downs made a motion to approve a…

Land Use – 10/3/2023 Report

The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The following item was held.

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 10/15/2023

City Council City Council will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on the following: New Docket includes the following requests: Land Use will meet on Tuesday: Programs and Services will meet on Wednesday to consider two items on vibration control: Public Facilities will meet on Wednesday: Public Safety…

Newton Harvest Fair, 2023

The forecasted almost-gale-force winds stayed away. The sun came out periodically. And the crowds again gathered in Newton Centre Green & Parking Lot for a terrific Newton Harvest Fair. Fig City News offered Fig Newton cookies to our booth visitors — and most importantly, in bulk to the Newton Neighbors “Drive for Five” Food Drive. Of their five requested items, we had no beans/rice, soaps, pasta, or cooking oil, but we did have individually wrapped snacks!

Paddy’s Road Race

Over 2,000 participated in this year’s Paddy’s Road Race! According race results, the top finishers were…

  • Women’s 1st Place: Hallie Armstrong, 2nd Place: Sally Dupiere (of Newton), 3rd Place: Erica Morin (of Newton), 4th Place: Jessica Chao (Newton).
  • Men’s 1st Place: Alex Kramer, 2nd Place: Finn Myatt, 3rd Place: Kennan Billings (of West Newton), 4th Place: Matt Drummon.

City Council Meetings – Week of 10/15/2023

City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 16 at 7:45PM. Watch a live broadcast of the meeting on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or NewTV’s YouTube channel. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Land Use will meet…

School Committee Meetings – Week of 10/15/2023

The School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7PM and vote to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining regarding the Newton Teachers Association Units A, B, C, D, and E, NESA and Custodians (see Meeting Notice).

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