Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 13 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Adjudication (Plan Discussion, Timeline and Next Actions)
- New Business
- Future Meeting Schedule November 27, add adjudication dates
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 13 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- CDBG Report & FY25 Project Update
- Accessible Fines Reports
- Snow Operations & Snow Issues for Residents with Disabilities
- Co-Chairs’ Updates
- Nominations Reminder for COD Election in January
- Winter Overnight Parking Ban
- Fair Housing Training -Landlord/Tenant-Co-Sponsor?
- Treasurer’s Report
- ADA Coordinator’s Report
- CIP Projects to Follow
- 2024 COD Event-Discuss Ideas
Planning and Development Board will hold a joint public hearing with the Zoning and Planning Committee in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Petition to amend the City of Newton’s Zoning Map by changing the current zoning of the property known as and numbered 132 Charles Street, Newton, MA, and shown on the City of Newton Assessor’s database as Section 41, Block 06, Lot 14, currently zoned Multi-Residence 1 and Manufacturing, and Section 41, Block 06, Lot 26, currently zoned Manufacturing, to Mixed Use 1. See Planning Memo.
Newton Housing Authority will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 14 at 8AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Vote to approve Security Camera Policy
- Consent Agenda
- Vote to approve October 2023 Disbursement Report
- Vote to approve Regular Session minutes – October 19, 2023
- Quarterly Financial Statement 09.30.23
- 2024 Budget Presentation
- Capital Improvement Votes
- Vote to approve Change Order for Mass Remodeling & Painting Inc. in the amount of $4,592.80 for additional painting at Jackson Gardens.
- Vote to approve Change Order for Vareika Construction at 223/225 Tremont Street (FISH 211107) in the amount TBD to replace rotted front columns on the house.
- Vote to approve no cost Change Order for Vareika Construction at 223/225 Tremont Street (FISH 211107) to extend the time for substantial completion an additional 60 days.
- Vote to approve Change Order for Fairway Roofing & Maintenance LLC in the amount TBD to sand and paint the fire escape and repair front portico of 45 Pelham Street.
- Vote to accept CDBG Award for accessible ramp at 45 Pelham St.
- Vote to accept CDBG Award for capital improvements at 2148-2150 Commonwealth Ave.
- Vote to approve the use of CDBG Human Services Funds to be allocated towards the 25% match funding requirement ($68,062.50) of the ROSS-SC award amount requested totaling $272,250.00.
- Haywood House Update
- Leasing Update
- Financial Update
- Vote to approve amendment to NHA by-laws regarding board attendance.
Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Final Reports on the following projects:
- Public Hearing on the Second Church in Newton Preservation and Accessibility Project ($125,500 in Historic Resource Funds)
- Other Business
- Review of Existing and Potential Future Projects
- Review of Current Finances
Economic Development Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Guest Speaker: Retail consultant Allison Yee, founder and CEO of UpNext, Nonantum
- City Updates & EDC Discussion
- Strengthen Village Centers
- Village Center Zoning updates
- Small business displacement
- Construction impact mitigation
- DEI
- Strengthen Village Centers
- EDC Project Subgroups
- Other/New Business
- Increase Newton’s commercial tax base
- Facilitate owning & operating businesses
Newton Human Rights Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Student Reports
- Newton Police Department Reports
- Complaints Received
- Dr. Anna Nolin, Superintendent of Newton Public Schools
- Discussion of recent events – Supporting people in Newton
- Human Rights Awards – December 5 – Discuss people to honor
- Programming for 2023 -2024
- Banned books
- Public Comment
Board of Assessors will meet in person (Room 108) on Wednesday, November 15 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of October 2023 Exemption and Abatement Reports
Design Review Committee/Horace Mann School Building Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, November 15 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Horace Mann School
- Site Design
- Access and Circulation
- Outdoor Play Areas
- Fencing
- Stormwater Management
- Building Design
- Additions
- Extent of Renovations
- Staff Feedback / Space Program Plan Updates
- Interior Circulation
- Stormwater Management
- Site Design
- Exterior Renderings / Design
- Schedule Update
- Discussion of Updated Sustainability Guidelines
Newton Citizens Commission on Energy will meet in person (Room 211) on Wednesday, November 15 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Review of status and goals of ongoing NCCE efforts
- Review of state and federal policies and programs relevant to NCCE activities
- Discussion of NCCE efforts and priorities for 2024 and beyond
Newton Affordable Housing Trust will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 16 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Review of Application for Funding of the FamilyAid West Newton Family Navigation Center
- Review of Application for Funding of the Coleman House Senior Affordable Housing Preservation
- Status of the CPC FY24 Funding Recommendation
- Discussion on approaches to encouraging deeper affordability than IZ requires.
- Report on the Housing Priorities task force
- Review and Approval of Draft Minutes for September 21, 2023
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 16 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriatness to expand a driveway at 53 Reservoir Avenue
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace gutters at 150 Beacon Street
- Administrative Discussion
- Design Guideliness
See Staff Memo
Waban Area Council will meet on Thursday, November 16 at 7:30PM.
Transportation Advisory Group will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, November 15 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following:
- City staff updates and discussion (Josh Ostroff, Dir. of Transp. Planning)
- Network Plan
- Bike Safety initiative
- Albemarle
- Washington Street
- Newton Corner
- MBTA shutdowns
- NewMo
- Christina Street Bridge
- Q&A / Discussion
- Other updates (Councilors, Safe Routes to Schools)
- Parking and Transportation Demand Management: As The City discusses changing its zoning laws to allow more as-of-right development, it seems an opportune time to look towards a stronger Parking and Transportation Demand Ordinance. We are fortunate to have several local municipalities with a history of PTDM success, including Cambridge and Boston. TAG has an opportunity to inform policy and debate on this important issue.
Sustainable Materials Management Commission will meet in person (Room 205) on Thursday, November 16 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of October 26 meeting minutes
- Discussion with Mayor Ruthanne Fuller
- Discussion of SMMD “Recommendations to Rethink Curbside Collection Services”
- SMMD update
- Public comments/open announcements
Urban Tree Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Friday, November 17 at 7:45AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Forestry Department update
- Tree removal requests
- Review status of proposed changes to City Tree Ordinance
- New business
Ed. Note: We updated this article to include meeting posted after deadline for the Transportation Advisory Group, the Sustainable Materials Management Commission, and the Urban Tree Commission.