The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following (see report and watch the meeting video):
- Reappointment of Nathan Persampieri to the Commission on Disability (5–0; Councilors Micley, Baker, and Krintzman not voting). With no concerns raised, the committee supported reappointing Mr. Persampieri for a term ending May 31, 2028.
- Reappointment of Stephen Logowitz to the Community Education Commission (5–0; Councilors Micley, Baker, and Krintzman not voting). Mr. Logowitz was reappointed for a term ending May 5, 2027.
- Reappointment of Harold W. Adams to the Community Education Commission (6–0; Councilors Baker and Krintzman not voting). Mr. Adams’ reappointment was approved for a term ending May 5, 2027.
- Reappointment of William Dietrich to the Biosafety Committee (6–0; Councilors Baker and Krintzman not voting). Mr. Dietrich’s term will run through May 5, 2028.
Chair’s Note: The budget report for this meeting will be made available at a later date. Information Technology (including AI), Historic Newton, the Library, and Parks, Recreation and Culture were discussed.
Present: Councilors Humphrey (Vice Chair), Farrell, Oliver, Lobovits, Micley, Malakie, Baker, and Krintzman
Also present: Councilor Albright
City Staff: Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Culture Nicole Banks, Chief Information Officer Joe Mulvey, Information Technology Deputy Director Greg Ansaldi, Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Yeo, Library Director Jill Mercurio, Historic Newton Director Lisa Dady, Assistant Director Michelle Buglio, Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Perry Rosenfield, Financial Analyst Trevor Goehring, and Deputy Commissioner and City Forester Marc Welch