City Council
City Council will hold a joint meeting with the School Committee on Monday to discuss the State of the Schools. See Newton Public Schools presentation [UPDATED version].
Finance Committee‘s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled.
Zoning and Planning will meet on Thursday:
- Discussion regarding Committee work plan for 2024-2025 term.
- Quarterly updates on any potential projects brought to the Planning Department under the new Village Center Overlay District. See Planning Memo.
- Discussion/possible amendments to Chapter 30 Zoning or other City Ordinances to enhance the preservation of existing homes over their replacement. See Planning Memo.
- Discussion/possible ordinance amendments that would revise the metrics in the multi-residence (MR1, MR2 and MR3) zones, to regulate the size of new buildings better, enable a wider range of housing options close to public transit, and better incentivize preservation and renovation of existing housing stock. See Planning Memo.
- Discussion/possible ordinance amendment to deal with grade changes created during construction. See Planning Memo.
- Discussion/implementation of a public reporting process for key metrics relevant to the Planning Department.
Traffic Council will meet on Thursday:
- Removal of the accessible parking space at 432 Lowell Avenue.
- Stop sign at the intersection of Temple Street, southbound, at Fuller Street
- Stop sign at the end of the Peirce Elementary School parking lot, southbound, at the intersection of Ruane Road.
School Committee
School Committee will meet jointly with the City Council on Monday to discuss the State of the Schools. See Newton Public Schools presentation.
Boards and Commissions
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Nominating and Governance Committees will meet on Monday regarding Director Evaluation Questionnaires, Selection for staff interview, and Library Director’s self – evaluation.
Board of License Commissioners will hold a special virtual meeting on Monday regarding a one-day temporary wine and malt license for a Valetine’s Day craft workshop on Tuesday, February 13 from 7PM – 8:30PM at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds.
Newton Free Library Trustee Strategic Planning Steering Committee will meet on Monday to review Quote Request language and plan next meeting.
Commission on Disability will meet on Monday:
- CDBG Report; Accessible Fines Reports; Treasurer’s Report; ADA Coordinator’s Report
- 2024 Commission Goals
- 2024 COD Awareness Event
- Housing to Benefit People with Disabilities Discussion
- Co-Chairs Corner
Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet on Tuesday regarding these requests:
- Amend a previously approved design regarding dormers at 113 Grove Street
- Installation of solar panels at the Williams Elementary School, 141 Grove Street
- Side entry and rear addition and replace windows at 37 Hancock Street
- Violation and request to remediate unapproved installatio of heat pumps and conduits at 114 Windermere Road
Community Preservation Committee will meet on Tuesday:
- Final Report on Coleman House Project
- Pre-proposal Meeting for Spears Park Community Garden – Request for $150,000
- Pre-proposal Meeting for West Newton Cinema Feasibility Study – Request for $53,000
Economic Development Commission will meet on Tuesday:
- Guest Speaker: Greg Reibman, President & CEO, Charles River Regional Chamber
- 2023 Year-end business, City Updates, EDC Subgroups and Discussion
Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a site visit on Tuesday, February 13 at 8AM at 78 Crafts Street regarding the Comprehensive Permit application to view the existing site conditions the include 78-84 Crafts Street, 68-70 Crafts Street, 9 Maguire Court, 24 Maguire Court, 31 Maguire Court, and 31R Maguire Court and to view the area where approximately 307 units of rental housing will be located. (See Meeting Notice.)
Design Review Committee/Franklin School and Horace Mann School Building Committees will meet on Wednesday:
- Franklin School Building Committee: Exteriors, Updated Site/Floor Plans, Interior Views
- Horace Mann School Building Committee: Design Updates, Summary of approval process
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet on Thursday:
- Removal of existing sign and installation of new sign at a different location at 26 Suffolk Road
- Driveway material and cobblestone aprons at 68 Reservoir Avenue
- Window replacement at 17 Lee Road
Urban Tree Commission will meet on Friday regarding Forestry Department update, Tree removal requests, and new business.
Other
This week’s road construction schedule.