Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Development Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 14 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve Minutes from March meeting
- Spring Fling
- Development Director: CWM25 Appeal Analysis
- Next steps / confirm next meeting
Newton Commonwealth Foundation Greens Subcommittee will meet in person (Room 211) on Tuesday, April 15 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Hole #13 renovations
- Discuss hiring a consultant to review golf maintenance program
Design Review Committee/Franklin School Building Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 16 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- 60% CD review
- Interiors update
- Exteriors
- Renderings
- Photometrics
- Energy code update
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 16 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Appeal of a November 1, 2024 determination of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services interpretation of Section 5.3.A of the Newton Zoning Ordinances to a change in grade at 9 Forest Street
- Meeting Minutes for September 9, 2024; September 18, 2024; October 16, 2024; March 26, 2025
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, April 17 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install underground electrical with pedestal mounted meter and disconnect panel at 155 Chestnut Hill Road
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing wood railing with PVC railing at 67 Old Orchard Road
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace metal stairs with stone stairs from driveway, install two stone retaining walls, bluestone patios, stone gas fire pit, masonry built-in grill, and two masonry pillars with Bluestone caps at driveway entrance. Additionally, install new six-foot cedar tongue-and-groove privacy fence, repair and restore stone wall under rear deck, add a step to rear lawn, convert lattice panel to a gate for yard access from basement, correct drainage, and add lighting at 61 Gate House Road
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to alter previously approved proposal to incorporate second egress from garage ADU at 61 Gate House Road
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install bathroom vent located in front former to two possible locations, and change entry door hardware at 61 Gate House Road.
- Administrative discussion: Minutes.
Urban Tree Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Friday, April 18 at 7:45AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve minutes
- Forestry Department update
- Tree removal requests
- New business
- Reminder of next meeting date: May 16, 2025
Ed. Note: We updated this post to include the meeting of the Urban Tree Commission, which came in after publication.
