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Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 2/11/2024

Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Nominating and Governance Committees will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 12 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Board of License Commissioners will hold a special virtual meeting (Zoom link) on Monday, February 12 at 12PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton…

Additional Meetings – Week of 2/4/2024

School Committee will meet in person (Room 210, Ed Center) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, February 8 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Joint Meeting of the City Council and the School Committee originally scheduled for February 8 to discuss the State of the Schools has been canceled.…

City Council creates Community Dialog Working Group

In a February 5 memo to the City Council, President Marc Laredo and Vice President David Kalis announced the formation of a new working group to “help heal our community.” The working group will be led by Ward 1 Councilor John Oliver. Other members include Ward 2 Councilor David Micley,…

Real Property Reuse – 1/25/2024 Report

The Real Property Reuse Committee voted to hold a decision on the reuse of a City-owned parcel (169 Grove Street and 136 Hancock Street) and scheduled a public hearing on March 28, 2024 (see Report and watch NewTV video):

Land Use – 1/23/2024 Report

The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Land Use Committee voted to Hold:

Zoning and Planning – 1/22/2024 Report

The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following: The Committee voted to hold 8-0. According to the report, Ann Berwick, Co-Director of Sustainability, informed the Committee that the State Department of Energy…

Finance – 1/22/2024 Report

The Finance Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch the NewTV video): If approved, work can begin immediately. The Committee voted to approve 8-0.

Traffic Council – 1/18/2024 Report

The Traffic Council voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video):   All approved items can be appealed through February 7, 2024. The Traffic Council voted to Hold: The Traffic Council voted No Action Necessary on the following items:

Programs and Services – 1/17/2024 Report

The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following(see Report and watch the NewTV video): The City Clerk was asked if early voting could be expanded to other areas. The clerk will look into it and reply. The Programs & Services Committee voted No Action Necessary 8-0 on the…

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