Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 28 at 2PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Updates on Continuing Business
- Policy review update
- Trustee vacancies
- New Trustee Orientation
- Committee assignments
- Examples of self-evaluation form
- Officer nominations:
- Solicit nominations
- Amend Process
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 28 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Council Priorities 2024 considering community input survey data
- 2024 grant season marketing materials
- Billboards
- Social media posts
- Media blurbs (long and short)
- Grantee Reception Update
Newton Commonwealth Foundation, which operates the Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, will meet in person (212 Kenrick Street) on Tuesday, August 29 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Treasurer’s Report
- Capital Projects
- Discussion of onsite meeting with architect and engineer
- Maintenance Building water and drainage issues
- Grounds Report
- Pro Shop Report
- Election of Officers discussion
- Finance and Audit Committee
Newton Historical Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, August 29 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Violation of Demolition Delay
- 148 Church Street – Original Application and Decision
- 6 Requests for Partial Demolition:
- 70 Shady Hill Road
- 35 Hood Street
- 887 Commonwealth Avenue (old completed application – new one not posted)
- 4 Tamworth Road
- 660 Grove Street
- 442-444 Lowell Avenue
- 4 Requests for Total Demolition
- 11 Edgefield Road
- 709 Centre Street
- 26 Trowbridge Street – House and Garage
- 23 Sylvester Road
- Request for Waiver of Demolition Delay
- Administrative Items
- Midcentury Survey Update
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, August 31 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to amend the previously approved windows for the new garage and former attached garage area at the front of the house at 12 Acacia Avenue
- Request for a Certificat of Appropriateness to install curbing at 25 Chestnut Hill Terrace
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove and plant trees and other plantings, change grading, change and add hardscaping including retaining and landscaping walls, patios, walkways, stairs, parking and curbing, and install fountains at 124 Chestnut Hill Road
- Administrative Discussion
- Design Guidelines: Start review of the Salem Guidelines.
See Staff Memo.