Newton Teachers Strike: Four Fig City News articles since Saturday morning:
- Teachers Strike update, Jan. 28: Strike continues, schools closed Monday [UPDATED]
- School Committee and Mayor each publish answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Teachers Strike, negotiations, and City finances [UPDATED with statements by Superintendent and NTA]
- Teachers Strike update, Jan. 27: Negotiations continue, no progress to report
- “Labor and Community All Out for Newton” rally at Newton City Hall (photo gallery/video)
City Council
No City Council meetings this week.
School Committee
No public meetings of the School Committee are scheduled.
The Negotiation Committee continues to meet in Executive Session on contract negotiations.
Boards and Commissions
Newton Cultural Council will meet on Monday:
- Status of grantee notifications and next steps in the process
- Plan for NCC member’s individual follow up with the 2024 applicants
- Adjudication review: “Deep dive” process; equity & fairness of scoring process; funding round strategies
- Grantee Reporting responsibilities – Review of the Final Report
- Executive Committee succession and job responsibilities
Newton Historical Commission will meet on Monday:
- 5 Partial Demolition Requests
- 1 Partial Demo of House and Total Demo of Garage
- 235 California Street – Partial Demolition of House and Total Demolition of Garage
- 2 Total Demolition Requests
- 125 Derby Street; 11 Sheffield Road – Total Demolition of Garage
Newton Human Rights Commission will meet on Tuesday:
- Discussion on Programming Ideas for 2024: Book Banning; Days of Remembrance Honoring Victims of Genocide- April City Hall 1st Floor Gallery
Conservation Commission will meet on Thursday (see Packet):
- Proposed landscaping at Forte Park,229 California Street. See 229 California St Plans and 229 California St RDA.
- Proposed parking lot improvements at 1650 Washington Street (Family Aid), See 1650 Washington St Plans and 1650 Washington St RDA.
- Bbulkhead and grading at 164 Quinobequin Road. See 164 Quinobequin Rd Plan and 164 Quinobequin Rd NOI.
- Invasive control, native plantings, and fencing along South Meadow Brook at 191 Dedham Street. See 191 Dedham St Plan, 191 Dedham St NOI, 191 Dedham St Narrative, 191 Dedham St Planting Plans, and 191 Dedham St Inv Mgt Plan.
- Demo and construction of a two-family home with site features at 80-82 Louise Road. See 80-82 Louise Rd Plans and 80-82 Louise Rd NOI
- Two-year extension to allow for plant establishment regarding an addition with bounded planting area at 5 Harwich Road.
- Three-year extension to allow for plant establishment for additional parking at 188 Needham Street.
Farm Commission will meet on Thursday:
- Introduction of Allyson MacKenna, 2023 Financials, 2024 Business Plan, and Farm Operations.
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will meet on Thursday:
- MassDOT bridge replacement project — Rt 9 over Green Line, interviews for vacancies, Soup Social recap, Village Day, and potential vote on letter to DPW re: Village Enhancement Project
Newtonville Local Historic District Commission will meet on Thursday:
- Installation of fence sections and gates to enclose the property at 197 Walnut Street.
Other
This week’s road construction schedule.