OPEB Board of Trustees will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 21 at 2PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Introduction
- Review of the role and responsibilities of the OPEB Trust Fund Board of Trustees
- Discussion of and update by Kathy Riley from the Segal Group on GASB Statements No. 74 and 75 Accounting Valuation Report as of June 30, 2024, received on October. 4, 2024
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 21 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Introductions
- Harvest Fair Recap
- Approval of September 9, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- Accessible Fines Reports
- Operation Access
- AP7-24 Residential Accessible Parking Petition
- Film Screening Event Dec 12th
- West Newton Cinema
- CDBG Discussion
- NWH Subcommittee Update
- Co-Chairs Corner
- One-on-One Member Update
- Library Focus Group
- Resource Fair-Haywood House
- Disability Advisory Group-NPS
- Anti-Ableism Curriculum Working Group Update
Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 21 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Meeting Minutes – Sept 2024
- Walker Park -Public Hearing- Establishing an off-leash area
- Summer Aquatics Recap – Sean Nickerson, Aquatics Director
- Commissioner’s Report
- Committee Reports
- Community Preservation Committee
- Urban Tree Commission
- Farm Commission
- Commonwealth Golf Foundation
- New Business
Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 21 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Planning Board Discussion of a request for reevaluation and possible amendments to Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
- Planning Board Discussion of a request for a discussion and possible amendments to retaining wall regulations for Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial/Civic Buildings in Section 5.4.2 of Chapter 30 Zoning
- Planning Board Discussion of a request for a discussion and possible amendments to dormer regulations in Chapter 30 Zoning
- Planning Board Discussion of a request for discussion and possible amendments to enhance the preservation of existing homes
- Planning Board Discussion of the MBTA Communities Law Executive Office of Livable Communities Letter of determination of conditional compliance
- Minutes: September 10, 2024—Regular Monthly Meeting
- Staff Updates
- Upcoming Meetings
- Monday, November 4, 2024 – Regular Monthly Meeting
- Thursday, November 14th, 2024 – Joint Public Hearing with Zoning and Planning Council
- Adjournment
Newton Housing Partnership will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 22 at 5PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Review and Approval of September Meeting Summary
- Northland Needham Presentation regarding recent updates to the project
- Resident Services: Member discussion
- Mitigation Fees: Presentation from David Rockwell and Shaylyn Davis-Iannaco
- FY26-30 Consolidated Plan Needs Assessment: Staff presentation
- Strategic Planning
- Brief Priorities Group presentation
- Member discussion about potential in-person meeting in November
- Project Updates
- 78 Crafts Street
- 41 Washington Street
- Walker Center
- Upcoming Meetings
- November 19, 2024 (tentative): Inclusionary Zoning Presentation with RKG
- December 17, 2024 (tentative): Strategic Planning Session
- Adjournment
Newton Commonwealth Foundation will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of September 2024 meeting minutes
- Treasurer’s Report
- Sterling Golf report
- Old Business:
- Drainage Project update
- Greens Committee: Doherty, Synnott, Neville, Elkind and Franklin volunteered.
- By-laws Committee: Figler, Elkind and Synnott volunteered.
- New Business
Council on Aging will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Welcome members and guests
- Approve minutes of last COA meeting
- Older Adults Loneliness and Isolation FriendshipWorks Program
- Cooper Center Update Community Project Update Tuesday, November 5
- Needs Assessment Results and Report
- Department of Older Adult Services Director’s Report
- Other Business
Newton Human Rights Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Discussion and Possible Vote for Chair
- Discussion and Possible Vote for Meeting Time Change to 8pm
- HRC Ordinance Update
- Approve minutes for May and September meetings
- Student Reports
- Newton Police Department Reports
- Complaints Received
- Approve Meeting Dates 2025
- Tuesday, January 7th
- Tuesday, February 4th
- Tuesday, March 4th
- Tuesday, April 1st
- Tuesday, May 6th
- Tuesday, July 1st
- Programming for 2024 – 2025
- HRC Awards – Honoree
- Public Comment
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, October 23 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet):
- Appeal of a Notice of Violation issued by the Commissioner of Inspectional Services on August 5, 2024 for a tree house built in violation of Section 3.4.3.A.1 of the Newton Zoning Ordinance at 17 O’Rourke Path
- Appeal filed by the Newton City Council, of a determination of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services in response to a request for zoning enforcement for alleged violations of the conditions of Special Permit #195-23 at 16-22 Clinton Street
- Appeal of a determination of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services made on August 14, 2024 in response to a request for zoning enforcement for alleged violations of the conditions of Special Permit #195-23 at 16-22 Clinton Street
- Appeal of a Notice of Violation issued by the Commissioner of Inspectional Services on August 20, 2024 for operating a non-registered short-term rental in violation of Section 6.7.5 of the Newton Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located at 21 Newtonville Avenue within a Multi-Residence 1 (MR-1) zoning district and consists of a 6,000-square-foot lot.
- Adjournment
Newton Historical Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, October 24 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Violation of Demolition Delay Ordinance at 235 California Street
- Request for Total Demolition
- Request for Partial Demolition
- Request for Waiver of Demolition Delay
- Administrative Items
- Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes for September 26, 2024, NHC Meeting
- Adjournment