Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 7 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of March 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes
- Accessible Fines Report
- Review of MAAB Variance Application at 770 Centre Street
- Inclusive Design Newton
- Disability Pride Event
- Massachusetts Office on Disability Presentation-COD Best Practices
- Ideas for MOD grant
- Co-Chairs Corner
- West Newton Cinema Letter
- Gath pool equipment update
- Disability Dialogue Book Group
- NPS-DAG Update
- Fig City News
Planning and Development Board will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 7 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Public Hearing: Review and Recommendation of the FY26 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the City of Newton and the WestMetro HOME Consortium, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Planning Board Discussion and Possible Vote on a Request for amendment to Chapter 30 Zoning to add a maximum residential facade build out ratio to aid in new development being contextual to the surrounding neighborhood.
- Approval of March 3rd, 2025 – Regular Meeting Minutes
- Staff Updates
- Upcoming Meetings: May 5th 7:00 PM – Regular Monthly Meeting
Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Staff Memo):
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to remediate work done to install fencing at 71 Studio Road.
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for changes to previously approved design at 120 Seminary Avenue.
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose porch featuring screen windows with Marvin aluminum-clad casement windows at 15 Hawthorne Avenue.
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to replace twelve second-floor windows at 239 Woodland Road.
- Administrative Discussion: Minutes: January and March 2025.
Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet):
- Budget Discussion
- Administrative Items
- Approval of Minutes
- Current Projects Updates
- Finances at a Glance
Economic Development Commission will meet in person (Room 204) virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Attendance
- Approval of minutes
- Discussion: 2025 goals
- Discussion: Northland development and the Commission’s response
- City updates
- Next meeting: Tuesday, May 13
Urban Design Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Sign Permits
- Old/New Business
- Approval of meeting minutes
Newton Cultural Council Working Group for Arts Summit Working Group will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) on Friday, April 11 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Planning and discussion for the Arts Summit