Dan Gaynor has always wanted to give back to the Newton community, and it’s the driving force behind his current run for Ward 2 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 2, is currently held by Emily Norton, who is not running for reelection. The Preliminary…
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David Micley wants to effect change on a local level and has placed constituent services at the center of his campaign for Ward 2 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 2, is currently held by Emily Norton, who is not running for reelection. The Preliminary…
In the six years since Martha Bixby moved with her young family to Newton, she believes she has demonstrated the initiative and leadership that makes her a strong candidate for Ward 6 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 6, is currently held by Brenda Noel,…
Lisa Gordon believes her personal background, active leadership in civic affairs in Newton, and professional experience demonstrate why she will serve Newton well as its next Ward 6 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 6, is currently held by Brenda Noel, who is not running…
Mark Holt cites several reasons – Newton Schools’ failing reputation, the state’s mandated MBTA Communities Act, and reducing the City’s fossil fuel consumption – for running for Ward 6 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by only the voters of Ward 6, is currently held by Brenda Noel, who is…
Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 21 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s note: The Committee will continue to review and discuss the VCOD text and proposed amendments by substantive section as per the staff outline, and…
There are no meetings scheduled for this week.
In anticipation of the August 15 Zoning and Planning meeting, where Chair Deb Crossley noted that the intent was to review the text of the Village Center Overlay District (VCOD) zoning amendments and take straw votes within the Committee, City Councilors submitted these comments for consideration. The comments include suggestions…
The Zoning and Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to Hold: Councilor Wright and Oliver presented a Unit Calculation Tool (UCT) To comply with the new MBTA law, Newton must have a minimum unit capacity of…
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video):