Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 26 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 26 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and…
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The City Council’s Community Dialogue Committee is seeking public comment following the recent Newton Teachers Association strike. The committee was formed to help address a need for renewed focus on transparency to the City’s budget, processes, and the roles and responsibilities of key groups within City government, including but not…
On February 20, in her annual State of the City address to the City Council (text and NewTV video), Mayor Ruthanne Fuller honored the late Audrey Cooper — “a person with a very big heart, a deep commitment to community, a readiness to collaborate, and a dedication to the joy…
On February 16th, Matthew Jefferson celebrated his century birthday — marking a lifetime of public service in opening doors to a more equitable, inclusive city. The Massachusetts Senate and House and the Newton City Council each honored Mr. Jefferson with resolutions and proclamations that documented his unparalleled contribution to the…
On Tuesday, February 20, the Newton City Council considered the Washington Street Pilot project presented to the Public Facilities Committee in January. Funded with $2.77 million in the City’s remaining federal ARPA funds, the proposed plan would convert Washington Street from four lanes to two lanes between Lowell Avenue to…
NTA Lawsuits Resolve and Evolve, Assistant Superintendent Departs. On Monday February 12, Mayor Fuller, School Committee Chair Brezski, and Newton Public Schools (NPS) Superintendent Nolin conducted a public meeting with the entire City Council. The meeting’s topics included discussion of the provisions of the recent contract agreement with the Newton…
At the February 15 meeting of the Zoning and Planning Committee, members received an update from the Planning staff regarding the submission of Newton’s documents requesting certification of compliance with the MBTA Communities Law. According to the law, Newton was among 177 communities required to enact a zoning ordinance or…
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold all items on its agenda (see Report and watch the NewTV video): NOTE: A revised report of held items will be posted at a later date.
The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video):
The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold all items (see Report and watch the NewTV video): Councilors asked the law department to investigate extra protection warranties so the City does not run into a similar problem again. Five residents spoke, of which four describing the surprisingly large bills from underestimates…