The Programs & Services Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch the video): The Programs & Services Committee Voted to Hold:
Posts published in September 2024
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to Hold the following (see Report and watch the video): Discussion, review, and possible permit program for parking on-street and in municipal lots (8-0): David Koses, Transportation Coordinator, gave an overview of the City’s six parking districts: Newtonville Neighborhood, Auburndale Village, Horace Mann…
On August 27, the West Newton Cinema Foundation (WNCF) completed its purchase of West Newton Cinema — a major milestone in keeping the theatre alive and thriving as a nonprofit cultural and community center. The WNCF stated, “This pivotal acquisition prevents the theater’s demolition and marks the beginning of an…
In 2024, the Greater Boston Food Bank found that, across Massachusetts, 1 in 3 individuals do not have enough food or the means to buy food. Newton, a city known for its wealth, is no exception to the impact of food insecurity. Rose Saia, executive director of the Centre…
Highlights this week: City Council City Council Chairs will meet on Wednesday to discuss Council communications and posting on the City website. City Council will then hold two meetings together on Wednesday — a meeting of the Committee of the Whole and also its regular meeting. The meeting of the…