Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street, Newton Centre) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 1 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Discussion about window of eligibility for grants
- Adjudication of grants
- Next meeting December 15, 2025
Newton Human Rights Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 1 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve minutes for May meeting
- Newton Police Department Reports
- Student Comment
- Neighboring HRC Event
- Know Your Human Rights Event
- Meeting Dates for 2026
- HRC Awards Honoree
- Next Event: HRC Awards Ceremony December 9
- Meeting Dates 2025 and Events
Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 1 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Planning Board discussion and possible vote on proposed landmarking for 55 Pine Grove Avenue
- Continuation of public hearing and possible vote on Site Plan Review (Village Center Overlay District) SPR #25-5 at 50 Hartford Street
- Continuation of public hearing on #216-25 Request to Rezone 3 parcels to Multi Residence 1 (Dudley Road and Brandeis Road parcels)
- Vote to authorize the Director of Planning & Development to sign Site Plan Review decisions on behalf of the Chair
- New Gov Site Plan Application overview
- Update on recent zoning amendments
- Update on recent Land Use decisions
- Minutes – November 3, 2025
- Staff updates
- Upcoming meeting: January 5, 2026
- Adjournment
Transportation Advisory Group (TAG) will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) on Wednesday, December 3 from 4–5:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Welcome, introductions, and announcements
- Recap of the last year and accomplishments during the Fuller Administration
- Thanks to all who helped
- Informal discussion with light refreshments
Dangerous Dog Hearing will be held on in person (City Hall, Room 205) on Wednesday, December 3 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Review Dangerous/Nuisance Dog complaint (SUNNY)
- Newton Police ACO Jo Gourdeau (COMPLAINANT)
- Josh Shriner (DEFENDANT)
- Discussion of the facts of the Complaint
- Review NPD Police Report Logs
- Next Steps
Newton Retirement Board will hold a special meeting in person (City Hall, Room 211) on Thursday, December 4 at 2PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Board to conduct interviews for Director position
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will meet in person (Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, December 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Substantive topics
A. Website status
B. Brigham House pickup/dropoff zone reversion
C. Rodney Barker Square – discussion and possible allocation of funds for Winter/Holiday
Decorations
D. Village Enhancement Project - Administrative items
A. Review and approval of November 6 and November 12 meeting minutes
B. Treasurer’s report - New Business
Sustainable Materials Management Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, December 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Introductions
- Approval of the October minutes
- 2026 planning
i. January meeting date
ii. 2026 officers
iii. Recruiting new members - Update re: response from letter to Mayor-elect and City Councilors-elect
- Proposed letter to school committee
- SMMD report and update – Waneta Trabert
i. NPS organics diversion, back of the house (ie kitchens)
ii. trash and recycling volume/hauling trends - Public comments/open announcements
