The City has recently completed calculations to determine whether or not Newton can assert Safe Harbor Protections under Chapter 40B, which would provide an opportunity to exert more control over approvals or denials of Comprehensive Permits. Safe Harbor might be claimed by calculations of either land area or number of…
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Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 29, at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Welcome and approval of minutes Survey Update Adjudication Process Reception Update Items for next meeting Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, September…
The Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 22 at 12 PM. The agenda includes the following: Discussion of Actuarial Valuation and Review of OPEB report as of June 30, 2021 The Countryside School Building Committee and Community Meeting will…
Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (go here for Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 16 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Review and Approval of July 19 meeting minutes Request for a One-Day Temporary Entertainment License for a fundraiser on Friday, August 19, 7:00PM – 10:00PM to be…
Commission on Disability‘s regularly scheduled meeting for Monday, August 8, has been canceled. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. The next scheduled meeting is September 12. Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 9, at 7:00PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet): General Discussion on Current…
The Newton Historical Commission (NHC) met — for the fourth time — to review remediation plans for the Gershom Hyde House, located at 29 Greenwood Street, regarding the developer/owner’s April 2021 unauthorized demolition of the house, which had been designated as a local landmark — one of 30 landmarked properties…
Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 1 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Continuation of Public Hearing on a Request for a Special Permit/Site Plan Approval to rezone 2 parcels of land: 11 Florence Street from MR1 to BU4 and 318 Boylston Street…
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person at 1294 Centre Street and virtually (go here for the Zoom link) on Monday, July 25 at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes the following: Welcome Review and Approval of June 27th Meeting Minutes Highland Glee Club Treasurer’s Report Strategic Direction Final Decision on…
The Massachusetts Legislature has extended permission for governmental bodies to hold remote and hybrid public meetings through March 31, effective immediately. According to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Open Meeting Law website, this extends the ability of public bodies to hold meetings remotely without a quorum of the public body physically…
Commission on Disability: The Commission on Disability’s Funding Subcommittee meeting has been canceled. The next meeting date is scheduled for September 19th. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. Riverside Liaison Committee: The Riverside Liaison Committee will meet virtually (go here for the Zoom link) on Tuesday, July 19 at 8 a.m. On…