Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 18 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of October 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes
- Accessible Fines Reports
- Review of MAAB Variance Application for Washington Street at Walker Street
- Discussion of Potential Uses for Accessible Fine Funds
- Follow Up on West Newton Cinema Foundation Discussion
- Reminder of January Officer Elections for Chairs and Secretary
- Co-Chairs Corner
- Update on Memorial Playground Plans
- Anti-Ableism NPS Working Group Update
- Lives Worth Living Movie
- Dec. 12 Film Screening Update
Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 18 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Old Business
- New Business
- Adjudication of Grant Applications
- Next Meeting November 25, 2024
Election Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 18 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Certifying the November 5, 2024 State and Federal Election
- Discuss the Special Election for the Vacant Ward 7 School Committee Seat
- Recommendation of Early Voting Dates and Times for the Special Election for the Vacant Ward 7 School Committee Seat
Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 18 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Meeting Minutes – October 2024
- Wellington Park Structure Sign
- Commissioner’s Report
- Committee Reports
- Community Preservation Committee
- Urban Tree Commission
- Farm Commission
- Commonwealth Golf Foundation
- New Business
Newton Retirement Board will meet in person (Room 211) on Tuesday, November 19 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following:
- New Agenda Items:
- Board to review regular session minutes of meeting held October 29, 2024
- PRIM Portfolio Review
- Administrative Agenda Items:
- Monthly financial reporting for month ending September 2024
- Board to approve new members as indicated on list provided in Board Member’s monthly packet
- New application(s) for superannuation & termination retirement
- Pending Agenda Items:
- Scott Perella –5 year repayment plan; oral agreement with member to mail payment on the 25th of each month- repayment to be completed by May 2029.
- Elected Officials – 9/17/24 letter to PERAC seeking clarification regarding collecting overpayment of benefits and refunding contributions – PERAC response received on 11/7/24
- Maureen Murphy’s Needham Bill Waiver Request – was tabled pending response from 9/17/24 clarification request to PERAC- PERAC response received on 11/7/24
- Dori Zaleznik’s Motion for Reconsideration – pending response from Board Counsel’s 9/30/24 request to PERAC for follow-up opinion
- Dori Zaleznik’s Needham Bill Waiver Request – pending response from Board Counsel’s 9/30/24 request to PERAC for follow-up opinion and 9/17/24 clarification request to PERAC (9/17/24 response recvd on 11/7/24)
- Employee Handbook 7. Meeting with Human Resources scheduled for 9/25/24 was postponed by request of Human Resources Director, Michelle Pizzi – O’Brien-next meeting TBD.
- Request from Attorney Joseph Donnellan, Counsel for Michael Abbruzzese, James McCarthy, and Thomas McCarthy, for postponement of 10/16/24 hearing regarding 2023 excess earnings and refunds due the system – Rescheduled for 12/13/24 9:00 a.m.
- City to attend the 11/19/24 Board meeting to discuss the development of a process for monitoring post-retirement employment and to advise if any rehired retirees have exceeded or are close to exceeding the 2024 post-retirement hours and earnings limitations.
- Veterans Buyback Terms and Payment Options-proposed revised terms sent to actuary for opinion on 11/4/24.
- Current status of pending appeal cases.
- Director’s Report:
- Update on Employee Self Service, Scanning Project & Notice of Deposits
- Volunteer work in Retirement Office
- Correspondence:
- PERAC Memo #28 2024 Violent Assault Disability: Chapter 149 of the Acts of 2024
- 2023 PERAC Annual Report
Newton Free Library Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 19 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve minutes of October 29, 2024 N&G meeting
- Policy Update: Procurement Summary
- December meeting – Governance discussion
- Director Evaluation (documents)
- Director self-evaluation questionnaire
- Staff and Trustee questionnaires
- New Business
- Next meeting
- Meeting Adjournment
Newton Affordable Housing Trust will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 19 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Newton Affordable Housing Trust Review of Potential Project at Newton Gardens
- Outstanding Trust Agenda Items:
- Update on Civico Development
- Update on Feasibility Consultants
- Approval of May 7 & September 17 Meeting Summaries
- 2025 Meeting Dates
Newton Affordable Housing Trust will then meet jointly with the Newton Housing Partnership in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link). The agenda includes the following:
- Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Update from RKG Associates
- Outstanding Newton Housing Partnership Items:
- Approval of October 22 Meeting Summary
- December 17, 2024 Hybrid Strategic Planning Session
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees will meet in person (Trustees Room) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 19 at 4:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Minutes of October 23, 2024
- Reports:
- President
- Director
- 2024 Action Plan results
- Building Updates
- Plaza
- Furniture Replacements
- Strategic Planning Update
- Nominating & Governance
- Procurement Summary
- Development
- Impact Report
- Mini Golf
- Spring Fling
- Public Comment
Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of meeting minutes: September 17, October 15, and the October 31, 2024 special meeting.
- Board of License Commissioners’ decision regarding installation of the KENO monitor to be located at All Star Liquor Mart, 1220 Chestnut Street.
- Requests for One-Day Temporary Wine and Malt Licenses:
- Holiday Party, Tuesday, December 17, 6PM-11PM at the Windsor Club
- Tool Time – home improvement stories on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 7PM – 10PM at the Church of the Redeemer
- Bat Mitzvah celebration, Saturday, November 23, 6PM – 10PM at Temple Beth Avodah
- Request for a One-Day Temporary Wine and Malt and Entertainment License
- Opening reception for 2024 Small Works Exhibition, Thursday, December 5, 5PM – 8PM at the New Art Center
- Change of Hours to be exercised at The Dooliner Inc d/b/a The Dooliner, 7 West Street. Hours will change from M-Sun: 12PM-1AM to M-Sun: 12PM – 2AM.
- Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, and Ownership Interest to be exercised at D and P Asian Corporation d/b/a Aji Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, 340 Walnut Street. Removal of Peng Yao Wu and adding Jianxi Su and Lingwei Liu. The ownership interest will be held at 50% by De Wei Guan, 25% by Jianxi Su and 25% by Lingwei Liu.
- Transfer of All Alcohol License, New Common Victualler and Annual Entertainment Licenses from St. Petersburg International Food, Inc. d/b/a Cafe St. Petersburg to Gem Partners, LLC d/b/a Cafe St. Petersburg, 57 Union Street, Newton, MA 02459. The manager will be Mikhail Tokar. Hours of operation will be Tues-Sun: 12PM – 1AM.
- Violation requested appearance – Board was notified by the Newton Police Department that an alleged violation of the license held by Jilong, Inc. d/b/a Edamame Asian Cuisine, 148 California Street – alleging that business old alcohol beverages to an intoxicated person in violation of M.G.L. c. 138 § 69 and Regulation 14(b) of the City of Newton Board of License Commissioners’ Regulations.
Board of Assessors will meet in person (Room 108) on Wednesday, November 20 at 9AM. The agenda includes approval of October 2024 Exemption and Abatement Reports.
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, November 20 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Packet):
- The Newton City Council appealing the August 14, 2024 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. The subject property is located at 16-22 Clinton Street within a Business 2 (BU-2) zoning district and consists of a 10,403 square foot lot.
- Jason Gee of 13R Lincoln Street, Newton, appealing the August 14, 2024 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. The Subject property is located at 16-22 Clinton Street within a Business 2 (BU-2) zoning district and consists of a 10,403 square foot lot.
- Approval of Meeting Minutes – January 10, 2024; January 24, 2024; February 28, 2024; March 13, 2024; and March 27, 2024.
- Adjournment
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 21 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Staff Memo):
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace all windows at 314 Hammond Street, Boston College.
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace siding and side entry porch at 142 Beacon Street, Boston College.
- Request to approve proposed window glass sample if required after the site visit at 61 Gate House,
- Request for final project approval for the chimney, rear balustrade, and columns at 46 Woodman Road,
- Administrative discussion: Approval of Minutes
- Adjournment
Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 21 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Packet):
- Wetlands Decisions:
- Public Hearing (continued) for a Notice of Intent for a 40B multi-family residential development at 528 Boylston Street (see 528 Boylston Rev Civil Plans; 528 Boylston Rev Landscape Plans; 528 Boylston Rev Drainage Rep; 528 Boylston Attach Memo; 528 Boylston Response Memo
- Request for an Extension for 180-210 Needham Street
- Enforcement Order closeout for unpermitted tree removal in the Buffer Zone – trees were cut without a permit. Owner has installed mitigation plantings (3 white pines, 12 deciduous canopy trees, and 36 native shrubs) at 158 Otis Street
- Informal discussion for unpermitted changes – addition, new driveway, tree removals, mitigation plantings at 70 Kingswood Road
- Informal discussion about proposed minor plan changes where the applicant has a current Order of Conditions to build two residential units that will expire 10/13/2025. The applicant wants to add a landing, stairs, and patio for each unit at 27 Cross Street.
- Informal discussion regarding the removal of a dead tree from near Ware’s Cove. The request is to allow removal without a permit at 69 Kingswood Road.
- Request for a Certificate of Compliance (COC) to excavate for a new bulkhead, regrade, and reseed at 164 Quinobequin Road.
- Request for a Certificate of Compliance (COC) for a tear down/rebuild of a single family home and enhancement of the planting area at 17 Brandeis Road.
- Request for a Certificate of Compliance (COC) to construct a pool between the house and Hammond Pond (request is to issue a COC for work that was never initiated) at 25 Moorfield Road.
- Administrative Decisions: Approval and vote to approve 10/30/2024 minutes and volunteer to review the 11/21/2024 minutes
- Conservation Area Decisions
- Issues Around Town Decisions
- Updates/Discussion
- Public Comment
- Other Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair
- Adjournment
Newton Historical Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 21 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Violation of the Demolition Delay Ordinance at 235 California Street
- Requests for Total Demolition
- 5 Keller Path
- 30 Timson Path
- 723 Washington Street
- 727 Washington Street
- 10 Parker Avenue
- 38 Wetherell Street Total Demolition of House and Garage
- 245 Webster Street
- 133 Bigelow Road
- 129 Norwood Avenue
- Requests for Partial Demolitions
- 255 Jackson Street
- 29 Walter Street
- 790 Centre Street Partial Demolition of School and Total Demolition of Carriage House
- Waiver of Demolition Delay
- Administrative Items:
- Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes for October 24, 2024
- NHC Meeting
- Adjournment
Newton Housing Authority will hold a special virtual (Zoom link) session on Friday, November 22 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Haywood House Update
- Haywood House budget