Last week, Fig City News presented interviews with the four Ward Councilors newly elected a year ago, to learn about their first years on the Council. This week, Fig City News is checking in with two more first-year City Councilors, the two new Councilors-at-Large: Rena Getz in Ward 5 and Alan…
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The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following: The Land Use Committee voted no action necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Kelley, Laredo, Leary, and LobovitsAlso Present: Councilors Malakie,…
The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Grossman, Bixby, Humphrey, Greenberg, and LipofAbsent: Councilor MicleyAlso present: Councilors Oliver, Albright, Getz, Danberg, Kalis, Wright, and Krintzman City staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley; Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux; Financial Analyst…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): No further action was necessary for other items, and no items were denied or held. Present: Councilors Oliver (Vice-Chair), Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Getz, Danberg, and KalisAbsent: Councilor BakerAlso Present: Councilors Gentile, Malakie, Greenberg, Bixby,…
Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Programs & Services Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Oliver, Micley, Malakie, Humphrey, Lobovits, Baker, andFarrellCity Staff: Anna Nolin, Superintendent; Liam Hurley, Assistant Superintendent/ Chief Financialand Administrative Officer; Mignonne…
Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Public Facilities Committee voted to deny the following: Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Getz, Kelley, Gentile, Leary, Laredo, and DanbergAbsent: Councilor KalisAlso Present: Councilors Greenberg and MalakieCity Staff: Associate City Engineer John Daghlian and Design Engineer Alfredo…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Wright, Block, Greenberg, Lipof and BixbyCity Staff: Sergeant Babcock, Newton Police DepartmentOthers Present: Brian…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 16 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, December 17 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: The…
At the end of last fiscal year (ending June 30), the City of Newton had $23,633,416 of Certified Free Cash available. So far, $6.5 million of that has been appropriated, and uses for another $4 million are proposed and pending, leaving $13.1 million unallocated. So as of today, December 10…
In November, 2023, Newton elected four new Ward Councilors: Now as they near the end of their first year in office, Fig City News checked in with all four to find what they learned, what surprised them, and who helped with their transitions in their first year in office. David…
From December 1 through March 31, the City of Newton bans parking for longer than one hour between 2AM and 6AM “on any street, way, highway, road, parkway, or private way dedicated or open to the use of the public,” regardless of the weather. Vehicles parked in violation may be…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning and Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: The Committee will…