Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street, Newton Centre) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 28 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Welcome new members – Jennifer and Anandini
- Minutes approval for March 24, 2025 meeting
- Brief report on grantee events attended by council members
- Planning for Spring Arts and Culture Summit – June 13, 2025
- Teeing up Council Priorities FY26
- Next meeting scheduled for May 25, 2025
Newton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (City Hall Basement, Room B17) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 28 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Meeting Minutes – March 2025 (03-17-25 Webinar Video)
- Eagle Scout Projects – Update
- Bee Policy: Proposed Bee Hive Policy
- Crystal Lake preseason beach and stormwater improvements and future planning: Crystal Lake Beach Refresh
- Oak Hill Park – Update on Phase 1 work
- Commissioner’s Report
- Committee Reports:
- Community Preservation Committee
- Urban Tree Commission
- Farm Commission
- Commonwealth Golf Foundation\
- Park Signs and Memorials Policy Subcommittee
- New Business
Newton Housing Partnership will meet in person (Room 205) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 29 at 5PM. The agenda includes the following (see Packet):
- Review and approval of March minutes
- Review of Project Update Chart – David Rockwell
- Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance update from RKG
- Vote on updated purpose statement for Fair and Affordable Housing Partnership:
- Discussion of Duties and Responsibilities
- For future meetings:
- Setting strategic goals
- Recommendations for resident services
- Meeting with Mayoral candidates
- Mitigation fees
- Update TDC cash payment
- Fair Housing training for policy leaders
Youth Commission Advisory Board Mental Health Subcommittee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Quick Intro: Name, pronouns, school/work
- Work on event proposal:
- Topic Points
- Event Logistics
- Marketing Plan
- Brief planning for the next meeting:
- Focus for next meeting
- Time/Date for next meeting
- Closing
Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of the March 12 and March 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- One-Day Temporary Entertainment Licenses:
- May 3, 2025 concert at Newton City Hall, War Memorial Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
- May 18, 2025 Waban Village Day and Fun Run at Waban Square, 1608 Beacon Street
- May 31, 2025 concert at Newton City Hall, War Memorial Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
- One-Day Temporary Wine-Malt and Entertainment Licenses:
- May 2, 2025 fundraiser at Neighborhood Club, 24 Berkeley Street, West Newton
- May 4, 2025 fundraiser gala at Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street
- One-Day Temporary Wine-Malt Licenses:
- May 16, 2025 figure drawing class at New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville
- June 13, 2025 figure drawing class at New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville
- New Common Victualler Licenses:
- Madras Dosa Co. at 9 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill
- The Half Cookie at 3A Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill
- NY Bagel Factory at 839 Washington Street, Newtonville
- Alteration of Premises:
- Tango Mango at 34 Langley Road, Newton Centre
- Change to On-Site Manager:
- Nonantum Post #440 at 295 California Street
- Changes in Ownership Interest and Officers:
- Oak n’ Barrel Wine, Spirits & MôR at 1255 Centre Street, Newton Centre
- Auburndale Wine & Spirits at 2102 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale
- Upper Falls Discount Liquors at 150 Needham Street, Newton Upper Falls
- New Wine-Malt Package Store License:
- Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli at 1134 Beacon Street, Newton Highlands
- Transfer of All-Alcohol License:
- Boston Roma LLC d/b/a Sembol at 148 California Street
- Violation Hearing:
- Chilacates at 33 Boylston Street, Suite 3330, Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet in person (61 Gate House Road) for a site visit on Wednesday, April 30 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Site Visit to review topography and hardscape plans around the house; review mock-up of materials; and review proposed second egress from ADU garage at 61 Gatehouse Road.
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees will meet in person (Newton Free Library Trustees Room) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 30 at 4:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Minutes of March 26, 2025 (Vote)
- Continuing Business:
- Strategic Plan (Vote)
- IMLS Advocacy Letter (Vote)
- FY26 City Budget
- Reports:
- President
- Development:
- Spring Fling
- 3Q Update and Review
- Director:
- Library Updates
- Furniture Replacement Project
- Treasurer:
- Q3 Investment Performance
- FY25 Financial Results vs. Budget
- Budget Preparation Process/Timeline (Vote)
- Visitors Discussion
- Adjournment
Newton Historical Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 30 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Staff Memo and Landmark Nomination):
- Total Demolition:
- Partial Demolition:
- 31 Schofield Drive – House and garage
- 65 Clark Street
- 312 Lake Avenue
- 24 Sylvester Road
- Waiver of Demolition Delay:
- Administrative Items
- Adjournment
WestMetro HOME Consortium will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 1 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Fair Housing:
- Municipality public events debrief
- Fair Housing Testing Report next steps
- HOME-ARP Update
- Monitoring
- HOME Monitoring
- Subrecipient Monitoring
- FY26-FY30 Consolidated Plan
- Update and schedule
- FY26 Annual Action Plan
- Schedule
- FY25 Subrecipient Agreements
- Update
- Consolidated Pool and CHDO RFPs
- Award Letters
- New HOME Rule from HUD (April 24, 2025)
- OneDrive: File Storage and Resources
- Adjournment
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council (NHNAC) will meet in person (Brigham House, 20 Hartford St, Newton Highlands) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 1 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Substantive Topics:
- Village Day
- 1149–1151 Walnut Street consistency ruling and other updates
- Village Enhancement Project
- Administrative Items:
- Review and approval of April meeting minutes
- Treasurer’s report
- New Business
Youth Commission Advisory Board will meet in person (Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium) on Thursday, May 1 at 7:15PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Open Meeting
- Housekeeping:
- Approve April Meeting Minutes
- Updates from Youth Commission (if any)
- Upcoming Events and Past Event Updates:
- Mental Health Across the Lifespan –
- Debrief- Stress Survival Guide Workshop for teens & Family Workshop for parents (May 2, Newton Free Library)
- Balancing Older Adult Care, Kids, Career & More with Liz O’Donnell (May 5, Newton Free Library)
- Workshop from Samaritans, Inc. on mental health conversations (May 29, NPS Location TBD)
- Subcommittee Breakouts
- Close Meeting
- Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 4 at 6:30PM at Newton Free Library
Newtonville Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 1 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to update previously approved site plan at 75 Prescott Street
- Administrative Discussion:
- Minutes
