Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 20 at 3PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Call to order
- Approve minutes from the Monday, January 22, 2024 Finance Committee meeting
- FY25 budget preparation
- Schedule next meeting
- Adjournment
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 20 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Cultural Development Report
- Contracts
- Activities
- Office Updates
- Treasurer’s Report
- Follow up from discussion of Create Newton
- Reflections on initial discussion
- Next steps: June meeting with Community Pride, Cultural Alliance
- Proposed agenda/questions
- Adjudication Process
- Finalize form
- Process
- Community Survey
- Grantee Reception
Newton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 20 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Outdoor Special Events– Public Hearing
- Indigenous Peoples Day – 10/14/24 – Albemarle Playground
- Susan G. Komen – 3-Day Walk – 08/23/24 – City Hall Grounds
- Commissioner’s Report
- Committee Reports
- Community Preservation Committee
- Urban Tree Commission
- Farm Commission
- Off-Leash Area Working Group (OLAWG)
- Arts & Culture
- New Business
- Executive Session
- Open Meeting Law Complaint – Motion and vote to meet in executive session pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) for purpose (1) to discuss complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, specifically a complaint received alleging violation of the Open Meeting Law by the Newton Parks & Recreation Commission concerning the Off Leash Area Working Group.
- The Commission will not reconvene in Open Session.
Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for 8 one-day temporary entertainment licenses for live theater events to be held at Newton City Hall War Memorial Auditorium:
- Friday, May 31: 7:30PM – 10:30PM
- Saturday, June 1: 3PM – 6:00PM
- Saturday, June 1: 8PM – 11PM
- Sunday, June 2: 3PM – 6PM
- Thursday, June 6: 7:30PM – 10:30PM
- Friday, June 7: 3PM – 6:30PM
- Friday, June 7: 7:30PM – 10:30PM
- Saturday, June 8: 8PM – 11PM
- Request for 5 one-day temporary entertainment licenses for Boston College Reunion Celebrations to be held at the Stokes Lawn:
- Friday, May 31: 6PM – 9PM
- Saturday, June 1: 12PM – 2:30PM
- Saturday, June 1: 7PM – 11PM
- Saturday, June 1: 12PM – 2:30PM
- Saturday, June 1: 7PM – 11PM
- Request for a one-day temporary entertainment license for a party at the Windsor Club:
- Saturday, June 15: 5PM – 9PM
- Requests for a one-day temporary wine and malt license:
- Thursday, June 13: 6PM – 8PM for a parish fellowship supper at Church of the Redeemer
- Thursday, June 20: 6PM – 8PM – creative process opening at the New Art Center
- Request for a one-day temporary all-alcohol license:
- Wednesday, June 12: 6PM – 10:30PM – Annual fundraiser Gala at the Allen Center
- Request for a one-day temporary all-alcohol license:
- Friday, May 31: 7PM – 10PM at the New Art Center for a fundraiser
- Request for 5 one-day temporary all-alcohol and entertainment licenses at Pelligrini Park:
- Wednesday, July 17: 5PM – 11PM
- Thursday, July 18: 5PM-11PM
- Friday, July 19: 5PM-11PM
- Saturday, July 20: 5PM-11PM
- Sunday, July 21: 5PM – 11PM
- Request for a new common victualler license:
- The Cookie Monstah Company d/b/a The Cookie Monstah, 839 Washington Street. Mon– Sun:11AM – 10PM
- Pink Carrot Chestnut Hill LLC d/b/a Pink Carrot, 27 Boylston Street, suite 120. mon-Sun: 7AM-9PM.
- Alteration of premises at La Farina LLC d/b/a da LaPosta, 825 Washington Street and request to serve alcohol on City parking spaces.
Newton Citizens Commission on Energy will meet in person (Room 205) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Review notes from March and April meetings
- Newton Climate Action Plan update
- BERDO update and strategy discussion
Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet):
- Wetland Decisions
- Request to change the July meeting date from Thursday July 11 to Monday July 8
- Request for a Determination of Applicability (RDA) to confirm the City floodplain line shown on the plans at 51 Oak Avenue
- Notice of Intent (NOI) for tree removal and planting at 544 Quinobequin Road
- Notice of Intent for renovation and expansion of a single-family house at 52 Elinor Road: 52 Elinor Rd NOI; 52 Elinor Rd civil plan; 52 Elinor Rd tree plan
- Notice of Intent for new single-family home plus driveway and utilities at 0 Irwin Road: 0 Irwin Rd plans
- Compliance Discussion regarding 190 Upland Road
- Enforcement Order/Compliance Discussion at 30 Selwyn Road
- Compliance Discussion – approved plan, current plan for 1 Malvern Terrace
- Violation of Plans/Compliance Discussion for 71 Harwich Road
- Request for a Certificate of Compliance (COC) regarding historic violation – construction of house and garage at 38 Grayson Road
- Request for a Certificate of Compliance (COC) regarding addition and new deck – 32 Placid Road
- Request for a Certificate of Compliance(COC)for am addition and new deck onto a single-family house at 32 Placid Road
- Request for a Certificate of Compliance (COC) for a teardown/rebuild of a duplex at 453-455 Albemarle Road
Newton Historical Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 23 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Staff Memo):
- Local Landmark Review: 148 Waverly Avenue
- Request for Total Demolition
- Local Landmark Review: 236 Islington Road
- Requests for Total Demolition:
- Requests for Partial Demolition:
- Requests for Waiver:
Newtonville Area Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club (675 Watertown Street, West Newton). The agenda includes:
- Update on State Representative debates (with other ACs)
- Update on Community Engagement Working Group
- Compliance with Open Meeting laws
- Feedback hours for Summer
- Village Day Update
- Proposed project for Cheesecake Brook (speaker: Lisa Kumpf from CRWA) – 7:30
- Administrative Issues
- Approval of meeting minutes