The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV):
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The Zoning and Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): All other items were held. The Committee discussed a request to amend Chapter 30, Newton Zoning Ordinance, to allow animal service establishments by right in BU1 and BU2 zones. Economic Development Director, John…
The Full Council met as a Committee of the Whole and voted to approve (22-0, Gentile and Noel absent) the override-related items proposed by the Mayor (see Report and watch video on NewTV). The Council voted No Action Necessary on a previous docket item as it was replaced by two…
The Programs and Services Committee voted to No Action Necessary on the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): There was a brief presentation on the field replacement project from both the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department (Commissioner Banks, Demorizzi, Millet) and CDM Smith Consultant (Glenn Howard). The plan…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report):
The Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted to approve the following (see Report):
Just after the 2022 midterm elections, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-CD4) hosted a climate summit at Needham’s Olin College of Engineering with experts in climate and energy. (See video.) Opening the summit, Olin College President Gilda Barabino highlighted the current climate emergency and noted that Olin students are taught to…
Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Council Chamber/Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: There will be a presentation and discussion regarding the results of the recent Community Engagement period and feedback tool, along with follow‐up…
There will be two NPS meetings in Executive Session this week regarding collective bargaining with the Newton Teachers Association:
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 14 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 14 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees…