City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 4 at 6:30PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Broadcast on NewTV (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) and on NewTV’s Youtube channel.
Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, December 5 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Requests for Class 2 Auto Licenses
- Regans, 2066 Commonwealth Avenue
- Newton Auto Group, 182 Brookline Street
- Robert’s Towing, 926r Boylston Street
- Newton Trade Center Associates, 103 Adams Street
- Old Time Garage, 1960 Washington Street
- Auction Direct Pre-Owned, 1545 Washington Street
- Yes Auto Sales d/b/a Yes Auto Center, 454 Watertown Street
- Map Development and Investments Inc d/b/a/ Christian Tapia/Master Used Cars, 175 North Street
- Requests for Class 1 Auto Licenses
- MAG Retail Holdings – CJ LLC d/b/a/ McGovern Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 777 Washington Street
- Village Motors Group Inc d/b/a Honda Village, 371 Washington Street
- Newton Centre Shell, 1365 Centre Street
- Request for Extension of Time to Exercise a previously approved special permit until January 3, 2026 at 1314 Washington Street, and 31, 33 Davis Street
- Request to construct an addition over existing second-story living space within the footprint, extending the nonconforming third story at 146 Oliver Road. See Special Permit documents and Planning Memo.
- Request to construct a rear addition consisting of an attached garage with two stories of living space above, further extending the nonconforming 3.5-story structure at 255 Jackson Street. See Special Permit documents and Planning Memo.
Chair’s Note: It is the Chair’s intent to entertain a motion to substitute “front” in place of “rear” in front of the words “property line” for the following petition:
- Request to expand a detached garage toward the rear property line, further extending a nonconforming side setback at 75 Royce Road – see Special Permit documents and Planning Memo
- Request to construct two shed dormers on the second story which will further extend the nonconforming FAR at 286 Highland Avenue – see Special Permit documents and Planning Memo
- Request to demolish the existing dwelling and construct four single-family attached dwellings with dimensional waivers, and to allow a driveway and parking within setback distances at 2202 Commonwealth Avenue – see Special Permit documents and Planning Memo
Programs and Services will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, December 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Youth Commission appointments:
- Emma Zhang
- Zach Gusenoff
- Sarina Chand
- Phoebe Anthony
- Nick Makura
- Chloe Lee
- Discussion and possible amendment to the City Council Rules to add an Ethics Commission or Committee for the purpose of creating and enforcing a City Council Code of Ethics
- Reappointments to Jackson Homestead Trustees
- Rakashi Chand
- Russel Feldman
- Reappointment to the Human Rights Commission
- Rabbi Keith Stern
Public Safety and Transportation will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, December 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a biennial renewal of one (1) bus license for Lasell University.
- Request for a new public auto license by Ralph Thomas for Saito Trading, LLC.
- Request for renewal of public auto licenses:
- Ismail Unkoc for Izmo Limo, LLC.
- Michael Gimmelfarb for American Truck & Equipment Sales,LLC.
- Rajiv Kumar for Om Sai Enterprises Inc.
- Dhanraj Mahase for MHS Worldwide, LLC.
- Lahcene Belhouchet for Boston Cool Ride Limo Inc.
- Donald LaPlante for Don’s Car Service
Chair’s Note: In reference to Docket #67-22, at this meeting, we will discuss annual and comparison data on crime, crashes, hate incidents 2019-2023 to date.
- Request for regular discussions with the Police Department of police data, including crashes, types of calls, numbers and dispositions.
- Request for discussion with the Administration about overnight on-street parking during the winter parking ban for people with disability placards.
- Request for discussion and ordinance change to Section 19-49 Temporary Parking Permits, to give police more discretion in distributing temporary permits and reduce hardships especially on tradespersons and contractors.
- Request for a change in the overnight winter parking ban ordinance to allow folks who have permits be able to park in city lots during snow emergencies – to begin this winter 2023-24.
- Request for a discussion with the Chief of Police and pertinent staff to discuss the current training and protocols in place for safety preparedness in Newton Schools, ensuring a safe and secure environment for Newton students.
Public Facilities will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, December 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a grant of location to install and maintain gas main in Chestnut Hill Road
- Request for a water main extension from Tower Road which includes a variable-width easement from Tower Road to Oak Street, and to the Greenway (a section to be installed from the Northland campus through the Greenway and connected to Mechanic Street).
- Appointment of Philip Hanser to the Citizens Commission on Energy
- Reappointments to the Sustainable Materials Management Commission
- Miles Smith
- Sunwoo Kahng
- Marian Rambelle
City Council will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) to hold its caucus for Council Leadership on Thursday, December 7 at 7:45PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Call to Order by CLERK PRO TEM (Attendence by Roll Call).
- Election of a Temporary Presiding Officer for Caucus.
Nomination/Second - Adoption of Caucus Rules.
Motion to accept - Election of 2024-2025 City Council Officers:
- President:
- Nominations/Seconds
- Candidate Speeches
- Discussion/Votes
- Vice-President:
- Nominations/Seconds
- Candidate Speeches
- Discussion/Votes
- President Emeritus:
- Nominations/Seconds
- Candidates Speeches
- Discussion/Votes
- President:
- Any other matter to be brought before the Caucus.