Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 13 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Introductions
- Approval of the April 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- Accessible Fines Reports
- Housing for People with Disabilities- Councilor Albright
- CDBG Report & FY26 Project Ideas
- Disability Indicator Form & Advertising with Officer Lau
- MAAB Variance-120 Seminary, Lasell Village
- Treasurer’s Report
- ADA Coordinator’s Report
- Disability Pride Event with UOD
- Co-Chairs’ Corner
- 2024 COD Awareness Event
- Project Ideas for MOD Grant
Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests:
- Certificate of Appropriateness to repay driveway and add cobblestone apron and borders at 360 Central Street
- Expand driveway and repave the driveway and add cobblestone apron and borders at 366 Central Street. The project is being coordinated with 360 Central Street.
- Certificate of Appropriateness to install a fence to screen heat pumps on the right side of the house at 348 Central Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness to build a rear addition at 32 Hancock Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness to Remediate Violation for gravel parking area, masonry block barrier, and granite posts installed without Commission approval at 305 Central Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness to add a second story to the right side bump out at 228 Grove Street.
Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet):
- Final Report for Gath Pool
- Other Business
- Review of Existing and Potential Future Projects
- Review of Current Finances
- Approval of January, March and April Minutes
- Other
Economic Development Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Attendance
- Guest Speaker: Meryl Kessler, chair of Newton Community Pride, will present on efforts to create a cultural district in Newton, the challenges, benefits, and process.
- Approval of April meeting minutes
- City Updates
- EDC Subgroups and Discussion
- Economic Strategy
- Business Listings
- rDNA Permitting
- Other/New Business
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, May 15 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following request (see Meeting Packet):
- Comprehensive Permit, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, to construct a 16-unit residential development at 41 Washington Street. The proposed development would consist of reconfiguring the existing dwelling and constructing an addition. The proposal includes 4 affordable units.
Board of Assessors will meet in person (Room 108) on Wednesday, May 15 at 9AM. The agenda includes approval of April 2024 Exemption and Abatement Reports.
Design Review Committee/Franklin Elementary School Building Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, May 15 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Project Review
- Vote to approve Schematic Design for Site Plan Approval
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 16 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests:
- Certificate of Appropriateness to replace an existing fence at 8 Lawrence Road
- Certificate of Appropriateness to change the front door paint color at 101 Old Orchard Road
- Certificate of Appropriateness to install a generator at 37 Suffolk Road
- Final Project Approval for the chimney, rear balustrade, and columns at 46 Woodman Road – Continuation.
Election Commission will meet in person (Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Friday, May 17 at 4:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Housekeeping updates and Clerk’s Office Updates
- Polling Location Recommendation Requests
- Early In-Person Voting Hours and location Recommendation
- Choosing a new chair of the Commission