Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 17 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of October 20,2025, Meeting Minutes
- Accessible Fines Report
- AAB Variance- 60 Highland Street-Second Church
- Winter Event – UOD
- Fines Fund Discussion
- Collaborating with New Administration Discussion
- 2026 Meeting Dates
- January COD Election Discussion
- ADA Coordinator Update
- Co-Chairs Corner:
- NPS-DAG update
- Operation Access update
- Meeting the Moment- Community Conversation and Resource Fair in Needham
- Disability Dialogues Book Group update
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street, Newton Centre) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 17 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of minutes for October 27, 2025
- Adjudication of grants
- Next meeting December 1, 2025
Youth Commission will meet in person (Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium) on Monday, November 17 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Open Meeting
- Approve Minutes from October 27th Meeting
- Presentation, City of Newton – Cultural Development Department
- Break
- Discussion
- Subcommittees & 2025-2026 YCAB Topics/Goals
- Announcements, Upcoming Programming
- Close Meeting
Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 17 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Meeting Minutes – October 2025
- Tom Cahill Plaque – Gath Pool – Mary Pohlman
- Upper Falls Greenway/Riverwalk improvements– Ted Chapman
- Commissioner’s Report
- Committee Reports
- Community Preservation Committee
- Urban Tree Commission
- Farm Commission
- Commonwealth Golf Foundation
- PRC Signage and Naming Committee
- New Business
Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 17 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Public Hearing and possible vote on a request for Site Plan Review to allow the demolition of the existing rear single-story garage building and its replacement with a three-unit, 2½ story residential building and to remodel the existing residential building to allow for a three-unit residential building at 312 Lake Avenue.
- Public Hearing and possible vote on a request for Site Plan Review to allow the demolition of the existing rear single story garage building and its replacement with a three-unit, 2 ½ story residential building and to remodel the existing residential building to allow for a three-unit residential building at 331-333 Lake Ave.
- Public Hearing and possible vote on a request for Site Plan Review to allow the demolition of the existing rear single-story garage building and its replacement with a three-unit, 2 ½ story residential building and to remodel the existing residential building to allow for a three-unit residential building at 50 Hartford Street.
- Review and Approval of October 6, 2025 Minutes
Newton Affordable Housing Trust will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 18 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of July 29, August 20, and August 25 Meeting Minutes andTrust program Updates
- Approval of New Signatory for Trust Documents
- Declaration of Trust Documents for future mortgages
- Review of Housing Priorities Task Force Draft Final Report
- New Trust Funding Application from Beacon Communities for 793 Washington Street Affordable Housing Development
- Review and Discussion of Dream Collaborative’s Final Report for the Site Feasibility Project
- Adjourn
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 18 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve Meeting Minutes: November 10, 2025
- Elect New Committee Chair
- Planning for December Meeting
- Schedule Next Meeting
- Meeting Adjournment
Newton Fair and Affordable Housing Partnership will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 18 at 5PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Review and Approval of October 28, 2025 Meeting Summary
- Project Update Chart
- 85 Dudley Rd.
- Vote on Project Review Criteria
- Lottery and Lease Up Data Discussion
- Debrief Fair Housing Listening Session
- Fair Housing Real Estate Training on December 10, 2025
- Mitigation Fee Presentation
- December 17, 2025 Meeting
- Priorities Task Force Report
- Considerations for Sheila Mondshein Award Nominees
- Resident Services
- Inclusionary Zoning
- Adjournment
Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 18 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for review of proposed demolition or building relocation on same lot at 30 Cheswick Road -Working Session.
- Administrative Discussion
- Minutes
Economic Development Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 18 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Discussion: Riverside proposal at concurrent Zoning & Planning Committee meeting
- Working Group Updates:
- Education
- Culture
- Licensing & Permitting
- Zoning
- City updates
- Action Items
- Next meeting: Dec. 9
Energy Commission will meet in person (Room 205) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 18 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of Prior Minutes
- GSEP/Electrification
- State Legislation regarding pulling back from 2030 goals
- Smaller Buildings – Update
- High School Liaison
- College student involvement
- Regular NEC Communications
- Council/Committee Relationships – Post-Election Analysis
Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Request for a one-day temporary entertainment license for a concert on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 4PM-10PM to be held at Newton Community Stage, 15 Walnut Park.
- Request for a one-day temporary wine and malt license for an annual holiday party on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 6PM – 11PM to be held at the Windsor Club.
- Request for a one-day temporary wine and malt license for an university sponsored event for students on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 8PM – 10PM to be held at the de Witt Hall/Winslow Academic Center, 80 Maple Street.
- Request for two (2) one-day temporary wine-malt licenses and two (2) one-day temporary entertainment licenses for a Winter Market on to be held at 275 Grove Street
- Request to correct hours of operation for a new all alcohol restaurant license, a common victualler license and an annual entertainment license that was previously approved in October 2025 to be exercised at Zero292, LLC d/b/a CircleBack Kitchen & Bar, 292 Centre Street The approved hours of operation were Sunday-Wednesday from 11:00AM – 9:00PM, and Thursday-Saturday from 11:00AM – 10:00PM. The requested hours of operation are Monday through Sunday from 11:00AM – 1:00AM.
- Request for a new common victualler license and annual entertainment license to be exercised at Wonder HDR Holdings Massachusetts d/b/a Wonder, 170 Needham Street
- Request for a new common victualler license to be exercised at 3 Brothers Newton, Inc d/b/a The Halal Guys, 71 Needham Street
- Request for a change of ownership interest to be exercised at Alma Hilton LLC d/b/a Thistle & Leek, 105 Union Street
- Request for a change of manager to be exercised at Newton Hotel Management, LLC d/b/a Crowne Plaza Hotel, 320 Washington Street
- Request for a change of manager to be exercised at Toasted Brothers Chestnut Hill LLC d/b/a The Friendly Toast, 199 Boylston St Chestnut Hill
Board of Assessors will meet in person (Room 108) on Wednesday, November 19 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approval of September 2025 Exemption and Abatement Reports
Library Board of Trustees will meet in person (Trustees Room) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, November 19 at 4:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Minutes of October 22, 2025 (Vote)
- Reports:
- President
- Nominating and Governance
- Director’s Annual Review
- December Trustee Training
- Development Committee
- Development Director Search
- Appeal/Impact Report Status
- Director
- Library and Building Updates
- Wayfinding/Signage Study (Vote)
- 2025 Action Plan Update
- Friends of Newton Free Library
- Public Comment
Newton Community Education Commission will meet in person (International Cafe, NNHS) and virtually (Google Meet) on Wednesday, November 19 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Team Check in/ Cuba trip highlights
- Review highlights from Director’s report
- Review October finances
- Review ASAP, new registration system and program highlights
- Discuss next steps for Community Specialist
- Discuss City of Newton program lanes and coordination
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, November 19 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet):
- Appeal of determination of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services regarding the legal use of the residence as a two-family dwelling at 158 Adams Street
- Public hearing on a request for a Comprehensive Permit, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, to construct a 234-unit residential development at 19 Court Street #1, 19 Court Street #2, 21 Court Street, 34 Crafts Street, 36 Crafts Street, 38 Crafts Street, 48 Crafts Street, and 50 Crafts Street
- Meeting Minutes for October 22, 2025.
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 20 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Requests for Certificate of Appropriateness to:
- Renew the previously issued COA with no changes to plan at 24 Essex Road
- Replace double casement windows with awning window, install four low-profile skylights, increase fascia depth, and replace ribbed glass transom and sidelights in entryway on north elevation. Replace second floor double casement with a single casement on east elevation bedroom wing. Replace existing door and lower opening to meet code requirements, replace double casement window with single casement, remove non-original door and window beside garage on east elevation of the living wing. Replace double casements with fixed windows on the west elevation at 46 Malia Terrace.
- Replace existing fence with similar design at 12 Chestnut Hill Terrace.
- Replace existing painted wood shingles and siding with hardie plank, replace front door, install cedar wood fence, and replace garage door at 6 Reservoir Avenue. See Siding Application; Front Door Application; Fence Application; and Garage Door Application.
- Install two gates across the driveway at 27 Suffolk Road.
- Build second-story addition onto one-story wing at 26 Beacon Street.
- Administrative Items: Approval of Minutes
Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 20 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet):
- Wetland Decisions:
- Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for properties located at 192-194, 196-198, and 200-204 Sumner Street. See 192-194 Sumner St RDA; 192-194 Sumner St Plan
- Request for an Order of Conditions (OOC) extension for property located at 212 Kenrick Street.
- Request for a Certificate of Compliance (COC) for a single family home addition and renovation at 24 Williams Street
- Informal discussion regarding minor plan change at 152 Suffolk Road
- Other Decisions
- Updates and Discussion
- Public Comment
Newton Historical Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 20 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Violation of Demolition Delay Ordinance at 64 Royce Road
- Local Landmark Nomination – Vote to Accept Nomination at 21 Waterston Road
- Total Demolition Requests
- 27 Fairway Drive
- 34 Palmer Road
- 56 Hartford Street – Carriage House
- 14 Clements Street – Partial Demolition of House and Total Demolition of Garage
- 25 St. Mary’s Street – Partial Demolition of House and Total Demolition of Attached Garage
- Partial Demolition Requests
- Waiver of Demolition Delay Request
- Administrative Items: Approval of Minutes
Newtonville Area Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 20 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Welcome & Call to Order
- Verbal Confirmation of Attendance & Quorum
- Welcome to Community Partners & City Council Member(s)
- Invited Guest: John Sisson, City of Newton, Director of Economic Development
- 45 Minutes for Mr. Sisson’s presentation and Q&A
- NAC Village Issues/Updates Discussion
- Cooper Center Ribbon Cutting: December 5, 2025 @ 10AM (Joan Belle Isle: Guest)
- Window Clings for Empty Businesses (Carolyn G.)
- Village Council Membership & Exec Elections Proposed Timeline (Laura D.) *
- Update on November 2025 Elections
- January 2026: Filling open Roles
- Interested Parties must email [email protected] by January 2, 2026 and indicate their interest as well as confi rmation they will attend the January 8 meeting, 2026 meeting
- Interviews will take place at January 8, 2026 Meeting/Voting will take place at the same meeting
- February 2026: Election of Executive Roles
- Current NAC Members are encouraged to indicate interest in serving in executive roles in advance of the February meeting
- A commitment to holding Transitional Meetings with outgoing and incoming leaders in the month of February 2026
- Parking Considerations for Newtonville *
- Seeking communication from our City Councilors and request that they let us know and our constituents know what solutions are being discussed and timeline.
- Ward 1: John Oliver, Alison Leary, Maria Greenberg
- Ward 2: Tarik Lucas, Susan Albright, David Micley
- Ward 3: Pam Wright, Andrea Kelley , Julia Malakie
- Website and Communications Next Steps:
- Schedule a Comms meeting before the December NAC meeting to discuss: website (layout, polling & feedback mechanisms), newsletter cadence for 2026 and social media considerations. Outcomes will be provided at the December meeting.
- Seeking communication from our City Councilors and request that they let us know and our constituents know what solutions are being discussed and timeline.
- Action Items: Deliverable: Discussion & Approval of Meeting Dates for 2026
Urban Tree Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Friday, November 21 at 7:45AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve minutes
- Forestry Department update
- Tree removal requests
- Grant of $50,000 for trees in Ward 1
- New business
- Reminder of next meeting date: December 19, 2025
