Planning & Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 5 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Continuation of public hearing and possible vote on request to rezone two parcels at 329-331 River Street and 335 River Street from Single Residence 3 to Multi-Residence 1
- Discussion and possible vote on possible amendments to Chapter 30, Zoning to require that building height is measured from original grade instead of finished grade
- Discussion and possible amendments to enhance the preservation of existing homes
- Selection of Planning Board representative to the Community Preservation Committee
- Discussion of deliberation and voting during joint meetings
- Review of minutes from June 3, June 10, June 27, and July 9, 2024
- Staff Updates
- Upcoming meetings:
- Optional Monday, September 9th Zoning and Planning Meeting
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (Revised from Monday, September 9th)
Newton Farm Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, August 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Farm & Field Operations
- Financials Q2, 2024
- Educational Programming
- Buildings, Grounds, and other Infrastructure Issues
- Meeting Minutes May 2, 2024 meeting
- New Business
Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, August 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Staff Memo):
- Certificate of Appropriateness to amend previously approved plans to include additional vents at 1036-1038 Chestnut Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness to replace front and back doors, and repair and change back entry stairs, railing system, and landing at 53 Linden Street
- Working Session on request to renovate house, rebuild front entry porch, raise height of roof, demolish chimney, rear addition and garage, and build rear addition at 103 High Street
- Working Session on request for feedback on project to renovate the existing house, enlarge the dormer, build an addition on the back, and make changes to the side elevations, driveways and hardscaping at 16-20 Winter Street. Continuation.
- Working Session on request for feedback on proposed renovation of and addition to the existing building, new multi-unit building and driveway at 981 Chestnut Street. Continuation.
- Administrative discussion includes review of minutes.