John Chaimanis and his family are simultaneously a muti-generational Newton family, and a second-generation American family. He and his wife have three students attending Newton Public Schools, and are deeply invested in ensuring our schools succeed. John practices the ideas behind servant leadership; he knows that elected officials work for…
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The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Danberg, Getz, Kalis, and KelleyAbsent: Councilors Gentile, Leary, and LaredoAlso present: Councilors Farrell, Bixby, Malakie, and HumphreyCity Staff: Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Yeo, Commissioner of Public Works Shawna Sullivan,Deputy Commissioner of…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): 156 Highland Street – further increase the nonconforming Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (7-1, Councilor Laredo recused) to relocate a detached accessory building to a more central location and to construct a connection to the main building. No…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held: The Zoning and Planning Committee voted no action necessary: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Kalis, Getz, Danberg, and KrintzmanAlso Present: Councilors Malakie and FarrellCity Staff: Director of Planning and…
The Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Humphrey (Vice Chair), Oliver, Baker, Malakie, and FarrellAbsent: Councilors Micley, Lobovits, and KrintzmanCity Staff: Director of Older Adult Services Mignonne Murray, and Senior Assistant City Solicitor Andrew Lee
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee held: The Public Facilities Committee voted no action necessary: Present – Committee members: Councilors Albright (Chair), Danberg, Gentile, Getz, Kalis, Kelley, Leary, and Laredo Also present: Councilors Grossman, Block, Wright, Bixby,…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee took No Action Necessary on: Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Bixby, Block, Greenberg, and WrightAbsent: Councilor LipofCity Staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department; David Koses, TransportationCoordinator, DPW; and Assistant…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee held the following: Committee members present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Lobovits, Laredo, and Downs; Also present: Councilors Albright, Gentile, Malakie, Lipof, and Krintzman; City Staff: Deputy Chief Planner…
The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Greenberg, Bixby, Humphrey, Lipof, Micley, and GrossmanCity staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley, City Solicitor Ali Giuliani, Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux, Human Resources Director Michelle Pizzi O’Brien
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 3 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s Youtube channel. Programs and Services will meet virtually…
I’m a lifelong Newton resident who loves this city deeply — its neighborhoods, its people, and its strong sense of community. As an architectural and urban designer, I work to create smart, caring plans grounded in community engagement. Now, I want to bring that same approach home, to help design…
As a writer, community activist, and long-term Newton resident, I am supporting and voting for Cyrus Dahmubed to become Newton Ward 4, At-Large, City Councilor. Anyone in Newton can vote for him. What is it about Cyrus that makes me want to support him? Foremost, he is a concerned, inquisitive,…