Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 12 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve minutes from 10/28 meeting
- Grants at Cooper Center and Newton Free Library
- Review/edit the grant application approval letter
- Adjudication of Grant Applications
- Next Meeting November 18, 2024
Economic Development Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (Room 204) on Tuesday, November 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Guest Speaker: Tamara Bliss, CEO, NAIOP Massachusetts
- Staff updates
- Business-friendly zoning
- Economic strategy
- Website updates
- Discussion
- Next meeting: Tuesday, December 10
Election Commission will meet in person (Cafeteria, basement of City Hall) on Tuesday, November 12 at 8AM to conduct the State-mandated audit of Ward 2, Precinct 3 of the November 5, 2024 State Election. The audit is open to the public (see Notice).
Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Requests for a Certificate of Appropriateness to:
- Replace a concrete driveway with asphalt at 348 Central Street
- Replace a driveway in-kind and install cobblestone aprons and borders at 120 Woodland Road
- Demolish chimney, replace roof and existing skylights in-kind, install new skylights, and install roof vents at 225 Grove Street
- Replace sections of cedar fencing in-kind, replace front walkway with pavers, expand driveway and replace asphalt with pavers, and add decorative masonry columns with stone caps and metal fencing at the front at 99 Hancock Street
- Expand front walkway and replace the brick with cobblestone, replace front entry landing with cobblestone riser and granite, and add cobblestone apron to the driveway at 256 Woodland Road
- Amend the previously approved plans for 24 Robin Dell and 120 Seminary Avenue
- Remediate work to install fencing at 71 Studio Road
- Violation of the Historic District Ordinance for work done to install a fence that was not granted a Certificate of Appropriateness at 71 Studio Road
- Administrative Discussion: Approval of Minutes
- Replacement of Gas Lamps
Human Rights Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve minutes for October meeting
- Student Reports
- Newton Police Department Reports
- Complaints Received
- HRC Awards- Nominations & Select Honoree
- Open Meeting Law & Email Communication Between Commissioners
- Addressing Anti-Semitism in Newton & Beyond
- Restore Newton
- Student Representation
- Approve Meeting Dates 2025:
- Tuesday, January 21
- Tuesday, May 13
- Programming/ Goal Setting for 2025
- Public Comment
- Next Event: HRC Awards Ceremony December 3
Urban Design Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, November 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Sign Permits
- 740 Beacon Street – The Green Lady Cannabis Dispensary
- 148 California Street – Holistic Nails Art
- 98-100 Winchester Street – 7-Eleven
- 49-51 Winchester Street – Kindernest Montessori
- 1203 Washington Street – Gracie
- 430 Centre Street – Benchmark
- 188-192 Needham Street – Ferguson Home
- 15 Cypress Street – Camp Schodack
- 138 Needham Street – Dunkin’
- 7 Hereward Road – John W. Weeks House
- Design Review
- 1599 Washington Street – Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Old/New Business: Approval of meeting minutes
- Adjournment
Planning and Development Board will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) jointly with the Zoning and Planning Committee on Thursday, November 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Discussion and possible amendments to the dormer regulations
- Discussion and possible amendments to retaining wall regulations
- Possible amendment to Section 9.1 of Chapter 30 requesting a minor technical amendment to the opt-in requirements for Village Center Overly Districts
Newton Upper Falls Historic District will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Requests for a Certificate of Appropriateness to:
- Add fencing at the back of the property at 1036-1038 Chestnut Street
- Replace windows at 83A High Street
- Renovate the existing building; add dormers, windows, carport, hardscaping, sign, and site changes at 44 Oak Street
- Renovate and add on to the existing building, build a new multi-unit building and add driveway and hardscaping at 981 Chestnut Street
- Administrative discussion: Approval of Minutes
- Adjournment
Walker Center Joint Advisory Planning Group will meet in person (Room 204 ) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 14 at 3:30PM [CORRECTED TIME]. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of October 10 & October 29, 2024 Meeting Summaries
- Walker Center JAPG Process and Calendar
- Review of Alternative Site Scenarios/Committee and Staff Feedback
- Straw Votes to Establish Preferred Alternatives
- Adjournment
Urban Tree Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Friday, November 15 at 7:45AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve past minutes
- Forestry Department update
- Tree removal requests
- New business
- Reminder of next meeting date: December 20, 2024
Ed. Note: We corrected the time of the Walker Center Joint Advisory Planning Group meeting. It’s at 3:30PM on November 14, not at 7PM.