Highlights this week…
- Planning and Development Board …public meetings on supportive services at Coleman House, retaining-wall regulations, discussions of Accessory Dwelling Units, and preserving existing homes
- Walker Center Joint Advisory Planning Group …final recommendations and report
- Conservation Commission …public hearing on 40B development at 528 Boylston Street
City Council
City Council will meet on Monday and expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket):
- Grant of Location Requests to install and maintain new gas mains in Centre Street, Walnut Street, Washington Street, Canterbury Road, and Beacon Street
- Special Permits:
- Two-story rear addition at 29 Walter Street
- Addition creating a three-story building at 48 Lantern Lane
- Appointments:
- Craig McPherson to the Boston College Neighborhood Council
- Hema Narayanan to the Economic Development Commission
- Shawna Sullivan as Commissioner of the Department of Public Works
- Reappointment of Dan Green to the Conservation Commission
- Class 1 Auto Dealers License for Honda Village
- Class 2 Auto Dealers License for KG Motors LLV
- Approval of text clarification regarding installation of sidewalks where none previously existed
The New Docket includes the following requests:
- Class 2 Auto Dealers License for Robert’s Towing, Inc.
- Relocate Ward 3, Precinct 2 polling location from Temple Shalom to The Warren House at 1600 Washington Street
Land Use and Public Facilities Committees have canceled their regularly scheduled meetings for this week.
Programs and Services will meet on Wednesday, January 8 at 7PM.
- Appointments:
- Armine Freeman, Evelyn Shih, Leyla Gustin, and Naman Dadlani to the Youth Commission
- W. David Power to the Election Commission
- Reappointment of Rhiannon Esposito to the Youth Commission
- Requests:
- Relocate Ward 3, Precinct 2 Polling Location from Temple Shalom to The Warren House at 1600 Washington Street
- Appropriate $180,000 for the March 2025 Special Election for vacant Ward 7 School Committee seat.
- Prohibit the sale of tobacco in Newton to anyone born on or after January 1, 2000.
- A complete review and appropriate changes to the Rules of the City Council.
Public Safety and Transportation will meet on Wednesday for discussions:
- With the Fire Department on year-over-year data, which may include fires, injuries, inspections, hiring and overtime
- With the Police Department of police data, including crashes, types of calls, numbers, and dispositions
School Committee
School Committee has no meetings scheduled this week.
Boards and Commissions
Youth Commission will meet on Monday:
- Election of Youth Commission Officers and identification of interested candidates
Planning and Development Board will meet on Monday:
- 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 Hearings and possible votes:
- Request to Rezone 386-394 Watertown Street from Business 1 to Mixed Use 4
- Possible zoning amendments to retaining wall regulations for Multi Family / Commercial / Industrial / Civic Buildings
- Planning Board Discussion:
- Amendments to Newton’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance, to comply with the State’s Zoning Act (Ch. 40A)
- Possible amendments to enhance the preservation of existing homes
Fair Housing Committee will meet on Wednesday on:
- 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, Membership & Nominating, Fair Housing Award
- Fair Housing Committee Priorities
Walker Center Joint Advisory Planning Group will meet on Thursday:
- Final Recommendations and Draft Report
- Vote to Accept Recommendations and Final Report
Conservation Commission will meet virtually on Thursday:
- Informal discussion re: inaccurate status letter for 70 Kingswood Road
- Minor plan change re: bus drop-off area for the tear down/rebuild of Countryside Elementary School
- Demolition and construction of a single-family home at 470 Quinobequin Road
- Public Hearing for a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the 40B development at 528 Boylston Street
- Unpermitted cutting of trees and vegetation at 230 Lake Avenue
Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission will meet on Thursday:
- Installation of heat pumps and conduits at 54 High Street
- Installation of a metal guard railing, patio, condenser, and address sign at 298-304 Elliot Street
- Working Session regarding a proposed sign at 280 Elliot Street
- Working Session regarding renovations and new addition, dormer, and driveway at 12 Spring Street
Other
Weekly road construction schedule has not yet been posted.