Planning and Development Board will meet in person (Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 1 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Annual Action Plan Review Presentation
- City Council Zoning and Planning Committee Update
- Public hearing April 8 for retaining walls zoning amendment
- Public hearing April 8 for zoning ordinance clean-up items
- Preserving existing homes
- Developing list of ways Council can better support small business
- Inclusionary zoning update
- Minutes
- March 4, 2024
- Staff Updates
- Upcoming Meetings
- Monday, April 8 ZAP Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Amendment Clarification Items (Required)
- Monday, May 6 Planning Board Regular Monthly Meeting (Required)
Newton Human Rights Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 2 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Student Reports
- Newton Police Department Reports – Discuss option to receive more in-depth reports
- Complaints Received
- Programming for 2024
- HRC engaging with NICA
- Meeting with Mayor Fuller
- Newton Together
- Pride Flag Raising Event- Nominee
- HRC Card & Response Call
- Book Banning program April 29
- Days of Remembrance Honoring Victims of Genocide– April City Hall 1st Floor gallery
Newton Citizens Commission on Energy will meet in person (Room 211) virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 3 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Review, amend, and approve meeting notes for February 27, 2024
- Rachel White’s update on her conversation with Greg Reibman
- Peter Barrer update on meeting with Mayor Fuller regarding natural gas leaks
- BERDO Update
- Conversations with ZAP members
- Planning for the May 28 ZAP meeting
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 3 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Public Hearing on a request for a Comprehensive Permit, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, to construct a 16-unit residential development on a 25,902 square foot lot located at 41 Washington Street within a Single-Residence 3 (SR-3) zoning district. The proposed development would consist of reconfiguring the existing dwelling and constructing an addition. The proposal includes 4 affordable units. See Planning Memo and Meeting Packet.
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will meet in person (Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, April 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Substantive topics
- Village Day
- Christina Street Bridge bidding open
- Update on City Council use of webinar format
- Administrative items
- Review and approval of March meeting minutes
- Review and approval of 2023 Annual Report
- Treasurer’s report
- New Business
Newtonville Local Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, April 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for feedback on a proposed project to demolish the garage, renovate the existing house, and build and addition; build two new, connected units behind the existing house at 75 Prescott Street – Working Session – see Materials.
- Administrative Discussion
- Minutes – review meeting minutes.
- Discussion about new construction and infill in the district