Newton Parks & Recreation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (Room 204) on Monday, April 29 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Meeting Minutes – March 2024
- Outdoor Special Events– Public Hearing
- India Independence Day- Aug 17 – Hyde Playground
- Taiwan Music Festival – Sept 21 – Hyde Playground
- St. Mary of Carmen Festival- July 17-21- Pellegrini Playground
- Nonantum Village Day – June 2 – Coletti-Magni Park
- Parks Land Beehive Policy
- FY25 Budget update
- Commissioner’s Report
- Committee Reports
- Community Preservation Committee
- Urban Tree Commission
- Farm Commission
- Off-Leash Area Working Group (OLAWG)
- Arts & Culture
Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (1294 Centre Street) on Monday, April 29 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
- NCC Membership
- Welcome New Council Member Julie Fox
- NCC Member applications: Dinah Bodkin, Kay Sloan
- Cultural Development Report
- NCC member applications
- NCC Website / Drive
- Other business
- Treasurer’s Report
- Annual Tasks/Calendar
- Survey
- Adjudication
- Grantee Reception
- Create Newton Discussion: Vision for NCC moving forward
- Applying to NEA
- Adjudication Issues
Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- State Required Correction For Transfer Of All Alcohol Restaurant License: From MBL LLC to Evloyia LLC d/b/a Tartufo, 22 Union Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459. The manager will be Alfio Ferlito. There will be 115 seats. The hours of operation will be Monday – Friday from 11:30AM – 12:00PM and Saturday – Sunday from 10:00AM – 11:00PM.
- One-Day Temporary Entertainment Licenses
- Concert on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM to be held at Newton City Hall War Memorial, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre, MA 02459. Entertainment will consist of recorded music, live music, and amplification system. Estimated attendance: 100, ages 12-80.
- Waban Village Day and Fun Run on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 10:00AM – 2:30PM to be held at Waban Square, 1608 Beacon Street, Waban, MA 02468. Entertainment will consist of live music, and amplification system. Estimated attendance: 500, ages 0-99.
- Family-oriented 12th & 8th grade graduation/ 50th birthday party on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 3:00PM – 7:30PM to be held at the Windsor Club, 1601 Beacon Street, Waban, MA 02468. Entertainment will consist of recorded music, live music, and amplification system. Estimated attendance: 75, ages 1-80.
- One-Day Temporary All Alcohol License
- Fundraiser on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM with a rain date of Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM to be held at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverly Avenue, Newton, MA 02458. Estimated Attendance: 100, Ages: 25-90.
- One-Day Temporary All Alcohol And One-Day Entertainment License
- Gala fundraiser event on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 6:00PM – 10:00PM to be held at the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton, 675 Watertown Street, Newton, MA 02460. Entertainment will consist of theatrical exhibition/play/moving picture show and amplification system. Estimated Attendance: 150, Ages: 21-90.
- One-Day Temporary Wine-Malt And One-Day Entertainment Licenses
- End of the year teachers’ appreciation event on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM to be held at the Auburndale Cove, 104 West Pine Street, Auburndale, MA 02466. Entertainment will consist of dancing by performers/entertainers, and recorded music. Estimated Attendance: 300, Ages: 30-76.
- Annual spring fling/silent auction on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 6:00PM – 10:00PM with a rain date of Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 6:00PM – 10:00PM to be held at the Cabot Elementary School (cafeteria), 229 Cabot Street, Newton, MA 02460. Entertainment will consist of dancing by performers/entertainers, recorded music, and DJ. Estimated Attendance: 100, Ages: 25-55.
- Change Of Hours: Van Leeuwen Chestnut Hill BOS LLC dba Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, 55 Boylston Street, suite 5578, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. The hours will change from Monday – Sunday 11:00AM – 11:00PM to Sunday – Thursday 11:00AM – 11:00PM, and Friday – Saturday 11:00AM – 12:00AM.
- New Common Victualler License
- The Cookie Monstah Company d/b/a The Cookie Monstah, 839 Washington Street, Newtonville, MA 02460. The hours of operation will be Monday – Sunday from 11:00AM – 10:00PM. There will be 15 seats.
- Pink Carrot Chestnut Hill LLC d/b/a Pink Carrot, 27 Boylston Street, suite 120, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. The hours of operation will be Monday – Sunday from 7:00AM-8:00PM. There will be 34 seats.
- Pledge Of License: Jiya Foods, Inc d/b/a Bill’s House of Pizza, 753 Beacon Street, Newton, MA 02459. The license will be pledged to RL, Inc.
- Alteration Of Premises
- BEM LLC d/b/a District 118 Kitchen and Bar, 118 Needham Street, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464. Requesting to serve alcohol on private outdoor area.
- Sycamore, 755 Beacon Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459. Requesting to serve alcohol on sidewalk and parking spaces.
- Walville LLC d/b/a Little Big Diner, 1247 Centre Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459. Requesting to serve alcohol on sidewalk and parking spaces.
- Change To On-Site Manager: LLH, LLC d/b/a Trader Joe’s, 1121 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465. The on-site manager will change from Charlene Mauro to Joseph Gionet.
- Change Of Officers/Directors/Llc Managers: Wegmans Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a Wegmans, 200 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. The proposed officers and directors will be Erin W.S. Heintz as Secretary, Matthew T. Dailor as Director of the licensed entity, and Nicole Wegman as Senior VP and Director of the parent company.
Council on Aging and Advisory Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve minutes of last COA meeting
- Cooper Center Update
- Community Project Update May 7th
- Needs Assessment Project Update
- Department of Senior Services Update
- FY 2025 Budget
- Program and Services Committee hearing May 8th
- Open positions
- Ordinance Update
- City of Newton Committees, Boards or Commissions Reports
- Other issues
Newton Housing Partnership will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 30 at 5PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Moment of Silence for Phil Herr
- Review and Approval of March minutes, 2024 Meeting Summary
- 2-4 Los Angelos St, Allee on the Charles
- Presentation from Criterion Development Partners regarding Partnership support in
converting from a 40b NEF to a LIP
- Presentation from Criterion Development Partners regarding Partnership support in
- 144 Hancock St. (Civico Project)
- Continued Partnership discussion on whether to support Civico Development’s request
for a payment-in-lieu of providing two affordable units on their site
- Continued Partnership discussion on whether to support Civico Development’s request
- 136 Hancock St. & 168 Grove St., Walker Center (City Project)
- Update from Staff regarding ReUse Public Hearing on 3/28/24
- Review of Terms on Partnership
- Upcoming Meeting: Next Meeting: May 28, 2024, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm via Zoom
Newton Human Rights Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 30 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Discussion on Programming Ideas for 2024
- Pride Flag Raising
- “How are you thinking about Newton”
- Conversation
- Newton Together
- Meeting with Mayor Fuller
Youth Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Discuss June Youth Commission Advisory Board Celebration
- Debrief March 25, 2024 YC meeting with City of Newton’s Assistant City Solicitor and the Director of Community Engagement & Inclusion
Fair Housing Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, May 1 at 8:30AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of March 2024 minutes
- Presentation & Discussion on Resident Experience Training
- Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Discussion
- Fair Housing Training Plans Update
- Fair Housing Project Reviews
- Subcommittee Updates
- Lottery Results & Lease-ups Sub-Committee
- Membership & Nominating Sub-Committee
- Fair Housing Award Sub-Committee
- Fair Housing Committee Priorities Discussion
- FH Protected Groups
- Learning/Teaching
- Data and Analysis
- Collaboration
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (Room 207) on Wednesday, May 1 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet):
- Public hearing on Toll Brothers petition requesting a Comprehensive Permit, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, to construct a six-story all-residential development with 244 residential units on 5.82 acres of land located at 528 Boylston Street; 0, 502-504, 516 Boylston Street; 0 Hagan Road; and 24-26, 32-34 Hurley Place in the SR1, SR2 Zoning Districts. The proposal includes 61 affordable units and 385 parking stalls.
Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 2 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Packet):
- Wetlands Decisions
- 51 Oak Ave – Request for Determination of Applicability (continued) – Confirm the City Floodplain line shown on the plans
- 2011 Washington St (Woodland Golf Club) – Notice of Intent – reconfigure paths, reconstruct snack shack. Woodland Golf NOI app; Woodland Golf Plans
- 191 Dedham Street — Notice of Intent (continued) – Tear Down/Rebuild Countryside Elementary School. See Revised plans: Layout; Materials & Grading; Drainage; Details; Compensatory Flood Storage; Response Memo; Response Matrix; Interim Flooding Memo
- 1 Nonantum – Enforcement Order Closeout • Owner/Applicant. Newton Yacht Club Riverfront Area guidelines modification • Request. Vote to approve the minor modifications to the guidelines based on feedback from Mass DEP
- 330 Homer St – COC Request – drainage improvements and landscaping for library parking lot
- 10 Cumberland Rd – COC Request – teardown/rebuild SFH
- 30 Selwyn – COC Request – teardown/rebuild SFH
- 55 Bernard – COC Request – Tear down/rebuild with landscaping
- Pony Truss Trail – COC Request – construction of a footpath with a short section of boardwalk
- Conservation Area Decisions
- Administrative Decisions
- Issues Around Town Decisions
- Updates / Discussion
- Wetlands
- Conservation Areas
- Administrative Matters
- Issues Around Town
- Public Comment
Farm Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 2 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Farm & Field Operations
- Financials Q1, 2024
- Seedling Sale
- Buildings and Other Capital Needs Planning (i.e. grant activity)
- Meeting Minutes February 1, 2024 meeting
- New Business
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands) on Thursday, May 2 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Substantive topics
- Rox Diner and other business news (5 minutes)
- Village Day (15 minutes)
- Village Enhancement Project (15 minutes)
- Proposal for joint AC debates for state rep races (15 minutes)
- Administrative items (5 minutes)
- Review and approval of April meeting minutes
- Treasurer’s report
- New Business
Celebration of former member/President Nathaniel Lichtin to follow the meeting.
Newtonville Local Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 2 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following (see Staff Memo):
- 58 Page Road – Certificate of Appropriateness to install hardscaping including stone retaining wall at the front, replace the front walkway and driveway, and patio at back; and install greenhouse, pergola, fire pit and water fountain. (Application)
- 55 Page Road – Certificate of Appropriateness to replace back deck with screen porch, replace chain link fence with wood fence, and install new fence. (Application)
- 75 Prescott Street – Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the garage, renovate the existing house, and build an addition; build two new, connected units behind the existing house; change grading; and add hardscaping. (Application)
- Administrative Discussion
- Minutes – review meeting minutes
- Discussion about new construction and infill in the district
