Library Trustees Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 27 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Update on Transfer of Accounts
- New Business:
a. Quicken Upgrade
b. Donor snap categories
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 27 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Round 1 – Presentation & Adjudication of 2024 Grants
- Council members to present: Anne Marie Stein, Robert Linsky, Clara Chan, Chris Pitts
Newton Retirement Board will meet in person (Room B15) on Tuesday, November 28 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Board to interview two applicants for the 5th member position on the Board
- PRIM Portfolio Review by Laura Strickland, PRIM Senior Client Services Officer
- 2 Applications for accidental disability retirement
- Beneficiary designation
- Lump sum settlement agreement for retiree
- Monthly financial reporting for month ending September 2023
- Approval of new members
- New application(s) for superannuation & termination retirement
- Approval of expense warrants
- Retirement Office staff policy and procedures handbook
- Review draft Newton Retirement Board Travel Regulations- Allowable Rate of Reimbursement for use of a Personal Vehicle
- Current status of pending disability retirement applications – Informational only
- Current status of pending appeal cases
Newton Free Library Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 28 at 9:30AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Updates:
- Policy update
- New Trustee orientation report
- Committee assignments
- Bylaw Update Suggestions
- Revise Director’s self-evaluation form
- Agenda for December meeting: Capital project and facility management
Newton Housing Partnership will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 28 at 5PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Staff Updates
- Project Updates
- Affordable Housing Trust and Community Preservation Committee Updates
- Village Center Zoning
- Real Estate Transfer Taxes
- Partnership Discussion
- Mitigation Fees
- Partnership Discussion
- Massachusetts Shelter Crisis
- Partnership Discussion
- Coordination with Affordable Housing Trust and Fair Housing Committee
- Partnership discussion
Council on Aging and Advisory Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 28 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- NewCAL Update
- Programs and Activities for Older Adults in Newton
- Parks and Recreation Over 55 Programs
- Senior Services Programs
- Senior Services Update
- Needs Assessment Project Update
- COA Ordinance and By Laws Update
- Springwell Report
Commission on Disability Newton-Wellesley Hospital Subcommittee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, November 29 at 12PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Access Updates from Newton Wellesley Hospital:
- Facilities Update:
- Budget- Accessibility Improvements
- Buildings/Grounds Improvements (West Entrance Doors, etc.
- Wayfinding/Signs- Accessible Parking Space Signs
- Accessible Medical Equipment Update
- Accessibility Information Available
- Website- only valet parking information- add where other accessible parking on campus?
- Concierge Service- will provide escort if requested
- Possible to Call Ahead/plan in advance?
- If calling for accessibility information, where/to whom would the caller be directed?
- Entrance (West) Driveway- Ongoing Concerns-possible lighted STOP sign?
- ADA & Leased Medical Offices- Next steps?
- Facilities Update:
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees will meet in person (Trustees Room) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, November 29 at 4:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- New Business:
- Nonantum Branch Library License Agreement Renewal (Vote)
- Library Action Plan: 2023 Plan Review and 2024 Plan (Vote)
- Continuing Business:
- Annual Appeal/Impact Report Mailing
- Reports:
- Director
- Staff Development (Vote)
- Nominating and Governance Committee
- FY23 Committee Rosters
- Director Evaluation
- Spring Fling
- Director
- Visitors Comment
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, November 29 at 7PM. The agenda includes public hearings on the following requests:
- Comprehensive Permit pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, to construct a 16-unit residential development on a 25,902 square foot lot located at 41 Washington Street within a Single-Residence 3 (SR-3) zoning district. The proposed development would consist of reconfiguring the existing dwelling and constructing an addition. The proposal includes 4 affordable units. See Planning Memo.
- Amend a previously approved Comprehensive Permit for a project located at 1135-1137 Washington Street (West Newton Armory) that consists of 43 affordable housing units. The applicant proposes changes to the basement slab elevation and building height and changes to the building layout, parking layout and site plan and the ZBA will determine whether the proposed change is substantial or insubstantial.
See Meeting Packet.
Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 30 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for permission to install steps on Conservation land – Upper Falls Riverwalk – and under the Commission’s Trails Order of Conditions by Eagle Scout Candidate Daniel Lee-Hassett
- Notice of Intent (NOI) for the 1135-1137 Washington Street– Newton Armory Redevelopment Project (See Newton Armory Plans and Newton Armory NOI)
- Request for a resigning of an Order of Conditions for the Mason Rice Solar Array Project at 149 Pleasant Street
- Request for a Two-Year Extension on an Order of Conditions for a new single-family home at 190 Upland Avenue
- Request for a Two-Year Extension on an Order of Conditions for a new single-family home at 34 Brookside Avenue
- Request for a Two-Year Extension on an Order of Conditions for Golf Course water feature management at 212 Kenrick Street – Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
See Packet.
Newton Historical Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 30 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- 5 Requests for Total Demolition:
- 2 Requests for Partial Demolition
- 49 Fordham Road – side addition
- 362 Wolcott Street – rear addition
- 4 Requests for Waiver of Demolition Delay
No Staff Memo posted at this time.
Newton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Friday, December 1 at 2PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Refinement of vote to approve FY2024 Annual Budget to include specific state programs (400-1, 400-9, 689-1, 689-C, MRVP).
- Capital Improvement Votes
- Service contract for copier/printer services
- Certificate of Substantial Completion for the installation of an ADA Ramp at 80A Thurston Road
- Change Order for the window project at Jackson Gardens and Horace Mann
- Contract Award for front door, exterior repairs, and painting at 515 Walnut Street
- Contract Award for ADA bathroom upgrades at New Hyde Apartments
- Change Order for additional work to install a dry well, additional berms, and create additional parking areas not included in original project at 52/54 and 68/70 Wyman Street parking lot reconstruction/paving project
- Certificate of Substantial Completion at 52/54 and 68/70 Wyman Street
- Haywood House Updates
Election Commission will hold a Recount of the ballots for the Ward 6 Ward Councilor Race at the Newton Free Library Druker Auditorium on Saturday, December 2 at 9AM (see Meeting Notice).