Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- The Planning Board, Acting as the Board of Survey to vote on the Petition submitted by the owner of 25 Laurus Lane seeking a release from the Covenant granted in connection with the approved Subdivision Plan titled “Plan and Profile of Laurus Lane in Newton, Mass” dated June 25, 1987, and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds as Plan 1126 of 1987
- Planning Board Discussion of Request to re-evaluate and make possible amendments to the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to include 4-6 units, including raising the requirements for the number of affordable units in large developments.
- Approval of Minutes: June 2, 2025—Regular Meeting
- Staff Updates
- Upcoming Meetings:
- September 8 at 7:00 p.m. – Regular Monthly Meeting Joint Rezoning Meetings with the Land Use
- September 9 — 85 Dudley Road
- September 16 — Riverside
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 5 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Call meeting to order
- Approve Meeting Minutes: March 20, 2025
- Officer Nominations
- New Business
Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, August 7 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet):
- Wetlands Decisions
- Request for a Certificate of Compliance (COC) for a new single-family home at 79 Staniford Street
- Request for a Certificate of Compliance (COC) for the Newton Nexus Commercial Development
- Other Decisions
- Minutes to be approved
- Updates and Discussion
- Discuss DEP NERO’s comment on Minor Exempt Policy re Driveways
- Open Space and Recreation Plan — Update of Action Plan – 3-year extension – Updated Action Plan due 9/30/2025
- Stream Name Signs
- Wetlands Protection Act 101
- Public Comment
Newtonville Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, August 7 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement and solar panel installation at 58 Prescott Street
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement, wood repairs, and the installation of solar panels on the rear of the house and garage at 167 Lowell Avenue
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to windows and addition of a cement pad for the installation of a heat pump condenser at 218 Walnut Street
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of front stairs, walk way and driveway at 87 Prescott Street
- Administrative discussion: Approval of Minutes
