Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (Allen House, 35 Webster Street, West Newton) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 25 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- NCC Mission/Vision/Function
- Our role in the arts/Newton/Greater Boston
- Review and discuss Create Newton. See implementation roadmap.
- Report on meeting with the Mayor—Chris Pitts and Emily O’Neil
- Adjudication
- Streamlining process
- Allocation of funding (funding levels, designated activities)
- Current business
- Treasurer’s Report
- Cultural Development Report
- Vote on Ballroom Line Dance Workshop extension
- Process for meeting agendas/NCC annual calendar
Newton Free Library Trustee Strategic Planning Steering Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 25 at 2PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve the minutes from the 2/27/24 meeting
- Introductions
- Review Project Schedule
- Plan meetings and next steps
Newton Retirement Board will meet in person (Room 211) on Tuesday, March 26 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following:
- New Agenda items:
- Board to review regular session minutes of meeting held February 27, 2024
- Board to review executive session minutes of meeting held February 27, 202
- PERAC Annual Statement for December 31, 2023
- Elected Officials – purchase of prior non-membership service
- Administrative Agenda Items:
- Monthly financial reporting for month ending January 2024
- Board to approve new members as indicated on list provided in Board Member’s monthly packet
- New application(s) for superannuation & termination retirement
- Board to approve the following expense warrants
- Pending Items:
- Discussion relating to Pension Technology Group (PTG) — purchase of Employee Self Service and Document Imaging modules, scanning project, contract/multi-year agreement
- Discussion relating to updating the Newton Retirement Board’s Investment Policy
- Retirement Office staff policy and procedures handbook update
- Pre-employment physicals — update
- Preliminary discussion relating to January 2024 actuarial valuation — Kathleen Riley of Segal to attend 4/23/24 Ret. Bd. Mtg.
- Discussion relating to cash reserves — scheduled for 5/28/24 Ret. Bd. Mtg.
- Current status of pending disability retirement applications — informational only
- Current status of pending appeal cases
- Director’s Report
- 91A Overearnings
- Workers Compensation offset
- PERAC Board Administrator Training: March 21, 2024
- MACRS Spring Conference: June 2, 2024 – June 5, 2024 Emerald Resort, Hyannis, MA
- Correspondence:
- PERAC Memo #10 2024 Tobacco Company List
- Development projects discussion
Youth Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Determine topics to discuss with the City of Newton’s Assistant City Solicitor and Director of Community Engagement & Inclusion regarding the ordinances that govern the Newton Youth Commission
- Engage in discussion with City of Newton’s Assistant City Solicitor and Director of Community Engagement & Inclusion
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, March 27 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet):
- Public Hearing on a request for a Comprehensive Permit, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, to construct a 307-unit residential development on a 4.76 square acre lot located at 78-84 Crafts Street, 68-70 Crafts Street, 9 Maguire Court, 17-19 Maguire Court, 67R Court Street, 63 Court Street, 13-15 Maguire Court, 24 Maguire Court, 31 Maguire Court, and 31R Maguire Court within the MultiResidence 1 (MR-1) and Manufacturing (M) zoning districts. The proposal includes 62 affordable units and 263 parking spaces. See Planning Memo.
- Public Hearing regarding an appeal of the January 26, 2024 issuance of a building permit by the Commission of Inspectional Services for the construction of a single-family home located at 11 Edgefield Road.
Newton Biosafety Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, March 27 at 11AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Welcome and Introductions
- Grace Biosafety Services
- Presentation
- Discussion
- Adjournment
Northland Community Construction Liaison Committee will meet in person (156 Oak Street) on Wednesday, March 27 at 2PM. See Meeting Notice.
Design Review Commission – Countryside School Building Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, March 27 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Energy Model and Building Systems Updates
- Site Lighting and Photometrics
- Building Design Updates
- MSBA Design Development submission – Anticipated vote by Countryside School Building Committee
Newton Historical Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, March 28 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of Demolition Delay Violation Settlement for work performed at 145 Auburndale Avenue
- Request for a Partial Demolition at 145 Auburndale Avenue
- Preservation Restriction Review for 84 Eldredge Street
- Local Landmark Review for 286 Waverly Avenue (Durant-Kenrick House)
- Requests for Total Demolition
- 11 Parsons Street
- 1193 Walnut Street
- 640 Watertown Street
- 14 Dorcar Road
- 97 Bound Brook Road
- 21-23 Francis Street
- 56 Chapel Street
- Request for Partial Demolition
- 32 Hickory Cliff Road
- Requests for Waiver of Demolition Delay
- 154 Langley Road
- 23 Sylvester Road
- 93 Sevland Road
- 276 Lexington Street
- 9 Applegarth Street
- Administrative Items
- Oak Hill Park Discussion: Discussion of the Oak Hill Park neighborhood