The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee voted no action necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Getz, Kelley, Leary, Danberg, and KalisAbsent: Councilors Gentile and LaredoAlso Present: Councilors Lucas and WrightCity Staff: Commissioner of…
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The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Petition Documents Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Laredo, Leary, Lobovits, and LucasAlso Present: Councilors Albright, Bixby, Getz, Humphrey, Krintzman, Malakie, Oliver and WrightCity Staff Present: Chief Planner Katie Whewell, Assistant City…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): All items may be appealed through the close of business on February 19, 2025. Voting Members Present: Captain Devine, (Police), Councilor Downs, MitchellFischman (resident), David Koses (DPW) and Adrian Ayala (DPW)Also Present: Councilors Micley, Getz, Laredo,…
On February 11, BikeNewton sent four members of its steering committee – John Pelletier, Jane Hanser, Nathan Phillips, and Doug Cornelius – to the State House for MassBike’s second Lobby Day, when cycling advocates meet with their legislators. MassBike Lobby Day has four goals: First up was a joint session with…
In statewide competitions, several Newton students have received Gold Keys — the highest honors among Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, “the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.” National awards will be determined in March. This year’s Massachusetts Gold Key winners from Newton are: Note: Newton South’s Grace…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Tuesday and is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes the following: Finance will meet on Tuesday before the City Council meeting to consider: Programs and Services regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled. Public Safety…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 18 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Finance will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 18 at 7:15PM. The agenda includes the following: Programs and Services regularly…
School Committee has no meetings scheduled for the week.
Newton Commonwealth Foundation Greens Subcommittee will meet in person (Room 205) on Tuesday, February 18 at 3PM. The agenda includes the following: Board of Assessors will meet in person (Room 108) on Wednesday, February 19 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following: Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding these potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):