Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 14 at 2PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve Meeting Minutes: August 5, 2025
- Meeting Room Policy
- Committees
- Topics for December Meeting
- Director’s Performance Review Planning
Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of solar panels on side roof at 197 Grove Street
- Minutes
Economic Development Commission will meet in person (Room 205 – agenda also says Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Presentation: Riverside update from Mark Development
- Discussion: Riverside proposal and Commission letter
- Discussion: Camoin strategy update and next steps
- Working Group Updates:
- Culture
- Licensing & Permitting
- Zoning
- Education
- City updates
- Action Items
- Next meeting: Nov. 18. (City offices are closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.)
Planning and Development Board will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) jointly with the Zoning and Planning Committee on Tuesday, October 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests:
- Add Maximum Residential facade build-out ratio to Chapter 30 Zoning to aid in new development being contextual to the surrounding neighborhood.
- Discussion with the Planning and Development Department and the Newton Housing Partnership about the City’s Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and possible amendments to include 4-6 units, including raising the requirements for the number of affordable units in large developments.
Youth Commission will meet in person (Teen Space, Newton Free Library) on Wednesday, October 15 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Introductions
- Youth Commission Officer Discussion and Possible Vote
- Youth Commission Advisory Board Discussion
- Review Youth Commission Meeting Schedule
- Close Meeting
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, October 16 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace window, door, and siding on ancillary cabin.(only the front two windows are viewable from the public way thus subject to commission review) at 65 Old England Road
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install outdoor patio with pergola, spa, and outdoor kitchen with mechanical at 127 Essex Road
- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace chimney at 92 Reservoir Avenue
- Administrative Items:
- Election of Officers- Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Approval
Urban Tree Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Friday, October 17 at 7:45AM. The agenda includes the following:
- Approve minutes
- Forestry Department update
- Tree removal requests
- New business
- Next meeting: November 21, 2025
