The Traffic Council voted on the following items (see Report and watch the video): Approved: Approved items may be appealed through the close of business on October 2, 2024. Held: “Option 3 would create a new parking district in the neighborhood and change the parking regulations within the map. Where…
Posts published in September 2024
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
The next four years of MassDOT’s project to replace or repair eight bridges around the Mass Pike (I-90) and I-95 interchange will require lane restrictions and occasional overnight detours to keep the construction work safe. Fig City News has prepared these maps to illustrate our understanding of the MassDOT announcements.…
On the evening of September 12, a non-fatal shooting occurred amid a violent altercation at the scene of a reportedly otherwise peaceful pro-Israel demonstration on the south side of Washington Street, by the Harvard Street overpass over the Mass. Turnpike. Newton Police responded about 6:40PM. The alleged shooter – one…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 16 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 17 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Programs and…
The School Committee has no meetings scheduled for this week.
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Development Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 16 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 16 at 12PM. The agenda includes…
On Saturday, September 21 at 6:30PM, Newton North and Newton South High Schools will host Dawning Ties: A Gala Celebration and Fall Fundraiser in the Newton North HS auditorium. This celebration of cultural unity, education, and international friendship combines the festive spirit of the Mid-Fall Festival with a renewed commitment…
Exactly 16,555 of Newton’s 60,987 registered voters cast a ballot in the September 3 Primary Election, which determined the Democratic candidates for State Representative for the 11th Middlesex and 12th Middlesex Districts. There were several options for voting – by mail, by Early Voting at City Hall, by the Drop…
Denise Hayes has been named to the board of directors of the Boston Arts Academy Foundation. An acclaimed educator and community leader, she has championed initiatives for inner-city students and community development in her native Pittsburgh and in Ohio. She moved to Newton with her family a few years ago. Of…