Programs & Services approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Library Computer and Technology Upgrade (Item #193-24): Authorization to transfer $100,000 from full-time salaries to a library project account to replace aging computers and technology at the end of life for software updates and security patches. The funds…
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Land Use approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Retaining Walls at 21 Oakland Street (Item #202-24): Authorization for special permit/site plan approval to reconstruct a series of retaining walls exceeding four feet in height within the side and rear setbacks. The walls are necessary due to the…
Public Facilities approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): DPW Vehicle Replacement Program (Item #187-24): Authorization to spend $1 million from certified free cash to replace aging DPW vehicles, including two 6-wheel and one 10-wheel trucks, integral to operations like snow removal. Approved unanimously. (8-0) Hydro Vacuum Excavator…
Public Safety & Transportation approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Minor Street Play Ordinance (Item #40-24): Amended Chapter 26-19 of Newton Ordinances to allow play and other community activities on minor streets, consistent with current practices, with specific prohibitions against dangerous activities like kite flying on overpasses.…
The Traffic Council voted to Approve (see Report and watch NewTV video): A resident requested the 3 Needham St RRFBs be installed after the street’s reconstruction and noted an accessible ramp by Easy St is missing. DPW seemed open to waiting and said they are working on a prioritization process…
Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 29 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Zoning and Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Public Facilities will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, May 1 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Public Safety…
Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 23 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests:
On April 16, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller presented the City’s FY2025 budget to the City Council (see text of her speech and NewTV video). She told the City Council, “Tonight I present to you a stable, strong, sustainable — and hefty budget — for the City of Newton’s next fiscal year,…
Programs & Services approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Tennis Court Resurfacing at Newton South High School (Item #176-24): Authorization to transfer $165,000 for resurfacing eight tennis courts, completing the renovation started with ARPA funds last year. The project is scheduled to begin after spring sports and…
Finance voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 100G: Authorization for the City to provide up to $2,000 for funeral and burial expenses for firefighters or police officers killed in the line of duty, aligning city policy with state law.…