Youth Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 6 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve Minutes from December 9th Youth Commission Meeting
- Election of Youth Commission Officers
- Identification of Interested Candidates
- Vote Review Draft Email to YC Advisory Board Candidates
Planning and Development Board will meet in person (Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Public Hearing for a substantial amendment to a Community Development Block Grant: 2Life Communities Funding Request for Supportive Services at the Coleman House, 677 Winchester Street
- Continuation of Public Hearing and possible vote: Request to Rezone 386-394 Watertown Street from Business 1 to Mixed Use 4
- Continuation of Public Hearing and possible vote on possible amendments to Section 5.4.2 (retaining wall regulations for Multi-Family/Commercial/Industrial/Civic Buildings) of Chapter 30 Zoning)
- Planning Board Discussion: Request for discussion and amendments to Newton’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance, so it complies with the State’s Zoning Act (Ch. 40A)
- Planning Board Discussion: Request for discussion and possible amendments to enhance the preservation of existing homes
- Minutes: December 2, 2024
- Staff Updates
- Upcoming Meetings: Monday, February 3, 2025, 7PM
Fair Housing Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, January 8 at 8:30AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of December 2024 minutes
- Fair Housing Training
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
- Housing Priorities Task Force
- Updates for FHC Priorities
- Nomination for 2024 Fair Housing Award
- Subcommittee Updates
- Lottery Results & Lease-ups Sub-Committee
- Membership & Nominating Sub-Committee
- Fair Housing Award Sub-Committee
- Fair Housing Committee Priorities Discussion
Walker Center Joint Advisory Planning Group will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, January 9 at 3:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of December 12, 2024 Meeting Summary
- Discuss Final Recommendations and Draft Report
- Vote to Accept Recommendations and Final Report
Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, January 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Packet):
- Informal discussion regarding an inaccurate status letter regarding 70 Kingswood Road
- Minor Plan Change regarding a bus drop off area for the tear down/rebuild of Countryside Elementary School, 191 Dedham Street (see Countryside Minor Plan Change letter; Countryside Existing Conditions Plan‘ Countryside Proposed Conditions Plan; Countryside Stormwater Plan
- Notice of Intent (NOI) for the demolition and construction of a single-family home at 470 Quinobequin Road (see 470 Quino NOI package; 470 Quino Plans; 470 Quino Stormwater; 470 Quino Tree Preservation Plan; 470 Quino Enhancement Planting; 470 Quino Updated Wetland Memo; 470 Quino Supplemental Report)
- Public Hearing for a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a 40B development of a multi-family residential building to be located at 528 Boylston Street (see 528 Boylston BSC Final Peer Review; 528 Boylston 2024-12-26 Bohler Response)
- Unpermitted cutting of trees and vegetation at 230 Lake Avenue.
Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, January 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Staff memo):
- Certificate of Appropriateness to install heat pumps and conduits at 54 High Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness to install a metal guard railing, patio, condenser and address sign at 298-304 Elliot Street
- Working Session on a Request for feedback on a proposed sign at 280 Elliot Street
- Working Session on a Request for feedback on renovations and new addition, dormer, and driveway at 12 Spring Street
- Administrative discussion: Approval of Minutes