There are no Development Review Team meetings during this holiday week.
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City Clerk Carol Moore has confirmed that a recount petition has been filed for the Ward Councilor race in Ward 6, and the petition was certified as valid on November 16. The Ward 6 Ward Councilor race is decided by the voters of Ward 6, and in the November 7…
Community leader and Ward 6 Councilor-Elect Martha Bixby, most notably known for her work with Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors, is excited to join the City Council. She said she is “excited about making Newton work even better for everyone.” Her race was close, as she defeated Newton Centre community activist…
Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Zoning and Planning will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s note: There is no word…
The unofficial election results are in, and a new City Council has been elected. On Tuesday, Newton voters sent a strong message, ousting three incumbents and welcoming in new Councilors with concerns about the future of Newton’s villages. Newcomers Rena Getz, Alan Lobovits, and Stephen Farrell defeated incumbents Deb Crossley,…
The Land Use Committee voted to Approve (see Report): The Land Use Committee Held:
The Finance Committee voted to Approve (see Report):
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to Approve (see Report): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to Hold: Items were discussed together. Text amendment approved: Map Amendments approved:
The Programs & Services Committee voted to Hold (see Report): Items were discussed together. Proposed ordinance would require a licensed and insured geotechnical professional to evaluate methods of construction and site conditions to inform vibration control plan. Apply to special permit and by right projects. On special permit projects, allow…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to Approve (see Report): The Public Facilities Committee voted No Action Necessary: The Public Facilities Committee voted to Hold: SMMD’s recommendations: DPW food waste collection or contracted collection service would be expensive and logistically challenging. Suggestion to pilot in-home food waste processing, similar to backyard…