On Sunday, December 24 at 4:30 PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The service, which is free and open to the public, includes favorite carols, readings from the Christmas story, and culminates in candlelight with the entire congregation singing Silent Night. All…
Posts published in December 2023
Eliot Church (474 Centre Street, Newton Corner) will hold a Candlight Service for Adults and Children on December 24, 6PM-7PM.
After months of heated debate, the City Council voted on December 4 to approve a zoning package designed to comply with the MBTA Communities Law before the December 31, 2023 deadline. That law, as applied to Newton, requires zoning that allows “by right” development of multi-family housing within a half-mile…
The December 4 School Committee meeting agenda included the Superintendent’s regular report, as well as updates regarding negotiations with the Newton Teachers Association, progress on this year’s NPS systemwide goals, human resources, PTO spending, and NPS budget planning. Kathy Shields (Ward 7, Vice Chair) who sits on the SC Negotiations…
Newton Cultural Development’s Gingerbread House Exhibit & Contest is now open through December 14 at City Hall when it’s open (generally 8:30AM-5PM plus during evening meetings there). Come view this amazing display of architectural and confectionery talent. Cast your vote for your favorite houses in three categories: Youth (under 15 years), Adults,…
The Programs & Services Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch NewTV video): In addition, the Committee voted the following: The Committee voted to approve 6-0 for amended Councilor version and voted No Action Necessary on the Mayor/Administration/Tree Warden docket item.
The Joint Finance and Programs & Services Committees voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Joint Committees were not in agreement on the following item:
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Finance & Public Facilities Committees voted to approve the following: The Finance Committee Held: NPS Superintendent Dr. Nolin stated Newton has some acute needs in the school systems, including support and intervention needs at…
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following:
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): One resident abutter inquired about fencing. The peitioner noted that fencing would be installed between the two properties. At least four neighbors expressed frustration with the length of the project, which was approved in…
The Traffic Council voted to Approve (see Report) Items may be appealed through December 6, 2023: The Traffic Council voted to deny the following: The Traffic Council voted No Action Necessary on the following: The two citizen petitions were discussed together. Concerns that trucks would not be able to get…
City Council City Council will meet twice this week: City Council will meet on Monday to continue its discussion, debate, and possible vote on the Village Center Overlay District (VCOD) proposal (see VCOD related documents) and is expected to vote on the following: New Docket includes the following: City Council…