The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Block, Bixby, Greenberg and WrightAbsent: Councilor LipofAlso Present: Councilors Malakie, Oliver, Farrell and KelleyCity Staff: Andrew Lee, Assistant City Solicitor;…
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After three hours of free-ranging debate on the pros and cons of granting both a zoning change and a special permit for 368-390 Watertown Street in Nonantum to allow for the addition of another floor and three more units, the Land Use Committee voted to defeat both items. Nonantum Neighborhood…
On Tuesday, February 25, the City of Newton held its first-ever Newton Civic Spotlight event at City Hall. The event, aimed at local middle and high school students, featured a resource fair showcasing local organizations as well as panel discussions exploring the nuances of local government and issues facing the…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 24 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 25 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:…
After almost five years of work and despite requests to return to the drawing board, Newton City Councilors approved the new design for the City Seal on February 18, in a vote of 13-10, with one absent. While even those who voted in favor of the change agreed that not…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see Report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Getz, Danberg, and KalisAlso Present: Councilors Malakie, Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Kelley, and GreenbergCity Staff: Jennifer Caira, Deputy Director of…
The City Council’s Committee of the Whole approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video; see also Fig City News report of the meeting): Present: Councilors Humphrey, Lucas, Malakie, Albright, Leary, Downs, Laredo, Lipof, Greenberg, Kelley, Grossman, Bixby, Krintzman, Danberg, Wright, Baker, Farrell, and BlockAbsent: Councilors Gentile,…
The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following (see the report and the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Oliver, Micley, Malakie, Humphrey, Lobovits, and FarrellAbsent: Councilor BakerAlso Present: Councilors Greenberg, Wright, Leary, and Lucas City Staff: Anthony Ciccariello, Commissioner of…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee voted no action necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Getz, Kelley, Leary, Danberg, and KalisAbsent: Councilors Gentile and LaredoAlso Present: Councilors Lucas and WrightCity Staff: Commissioner of…
The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Petition Documents Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Laredo, Leary, Lobovits, and LucasAlso Present: Councilors Albright, Bixby, Getz, Humphrey, Krintzman, Malakie, Oliver and WrightCity Staff Present: Chief Planner Katie Whewell, Assistant City…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): All items may be appealed through the close of business on February 19, 2025. Voting Members Present: Captain Devine, (Police), Councilor Downs, MitchellFischman (resident), David Koses (DPW) and Adrian Ayala (DPW)Also Present: Councilors Micley, Getz, Laredo,…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 18 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Finance will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 18 at 7:15PM. The agenda includes the following: Programs and Services regularly…