Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Development Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 10 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve Minutes from January meeting
- Spring Fling
- Development Director
a. Fundraising Report
b. Naming Opportunities & Plaques - Next steps / confirm next meeting
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 10 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Disability Policy Consortium Update on Legislative Priorities and Funding
- Accessible Fines Report
- Approval of February 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes
- Gath Pool Accessible Equipment Project Review and Approval
- Inclusive Design Newton (IDN) Report and Discussion
- Accessible Parking Space Application – AP2-25, Trinity Church, 11 Homer Street
- Discussion and Review of Potential CDBG Funding for Pathway to Possible Accessibility Improvements at 1301 Centre Street
- Update on Disabilities Dialogue Book Group – provide dates include book list in packet
- Update on City Hall Elevator
- Fair Housing Commission Update
- Co-Chairs Corner
- Disability Pride Event Update
- Anti-Ableism Curriculum Working Group Meeting
- NPS DAG Update
Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, March 10 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to Remediate Violation for work done to install fencing at 71 Studio Road
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to install solar panels at 329 Central Street
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to change approved azek fence to cedar fencing at 113 Grove Street
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a gate across driveway, install walkways/pathways, patio near garage for outdoor kitchen, outdoor dining area patio and seating area patio and garden wall at 245 Grove Street
- Administrative Discussion
- Joint Advisory Planning Group (JAPG) discussion of possibility to demolish 134 Hancock Street
- Approval of Minutes
Economic Development Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, March 11 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of minutes
- Discussion of EDC meetings and engagement
- Setting the EDC’s goals and priorities for 2025
- Discussion and approval of the 2024 Annual Report
- City Updates:
- Northland project: update and timeline
- Economic strategy update
- Web page previews and communication ideas
- Next meeting: Tuesday, April 8
Board of License Commissioners will hold a special meeting virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, March 12 at 11AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a One-Day Temporary All-Alcohol and Entertainment License
- Fundraiser, Sunday, March 16: 5PM – 9PM at the War Memorial Newton City Hall.
- Violation Requested Appearance issued for failure to submit a valid and current certificate of inspection for:
- Mia’s Bakery Chestnut Hill, LLC, d/b/a Mia’s Bakery, 49 Boylston Street, Unit 4940 and 4960
- Spyro Hospitality LLC d/b/a Limani, 33 Boylston Street, Suites 3345 and 3370,
Youth Commission Advisory Board will meet in person (Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library) on Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Open Meeting
- Housekeeping
- Approve February Meeting Minutes
- Updates from Youth Commission
- Upcoming Events and Past Event Updates
- Subcommittee Introductions
- Mental Health & Youth Opportunities
- Subcommittee Breakouts
- Share Back
- Close Meeting
Youth Commission will meet in person (Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library) on Wednesday, March 12 at 8PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Open meeting
- Approve minutes from March 3rd Youth Commission meeting
- Debrief March 12th Youth Commission Advisory Board meeting
- Vote on relevant subcommittee actions/decisions
- Close Meeting
Walker Center Joint Advisory Planning Group will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, March 13 at 3:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of February 6, 2025 Meeting Summary
- Josh Morse Presentation of Executive Summary
- Member Discussion of Outreach to City Departments, Boards, and Commissions
- Next Steps
Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, March 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Packet):
- Wetland Decisions:
- Informal minor plan change request regarding installation of lights at Murphy Field, 250 Albemarle Road.
- Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) regarding the removal of invasive plants at 791 Walnut St (Newton Cemetery). See 791 Walnut RDA narrative; 791 Walnut RDA app
- Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) regarding the removal of invasives from the swale at 330 Homer St (Newton Library). See 330 Homer RDA narrative and map; 330 Homer St RDA form
- Continued Public Hearing for a Notice of Intent (NOI) regarding the Chapter 40B development multi-family residential building at 528 Boylston Street. The request is to continue to April 3, 2025 to allow time for monitoring wells to be dug and data to be collected and analyzed.
- Continued Public Hearing for a Notice of Intent (NOI) regarding the repaving of a parking lot at 300 Hammond Pond Parkway. The request is to continue to April 3, 2025 to allow time to respond to staff comments and finalize plans and the stormwater report.
- Continued Public Hearing for a Notice of Intent (NOI) regarding stormwater management associated with a subdivision at 85 Dudley Road
- Informal discussion regarding a new fence, not permitted at Wallace Street (Charles River Country Club)
- Other Decisions:
- Frank Barney Conservation Area Fairy House Project Proposal
Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, March 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to add full shed dormer to rear of building, rebuild existing (nonoriginal) shed, add second floor addition above reduced shed and replace existing windows at 331 Elliot Street
- Adjournment
