The Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted to approve the following (see Report): Request for triennial renewals of six bus licenses for Mass General Brigham. There are no changes proposed from 2021. Request for four new triennial bus licenses for Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Request to approve a detail of a…
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The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): Request for a Special Permit/Site Plan Approval to allow the construction of an attached garage with living space above, further extending the non-conforming front setback and further reducing the non-conforming open space at 39 Floral Street. See Special Permit…
Zoning and Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, September 28 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Appointment of Scott Friedman, as an alternate member of the Newton Historical Commission. Chair’s Note: Discussion surrounding the following item will be limited to a brief update from the Planning Department…
Board of License Commission will hold a special meeting in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 26 at 2PM. The agenda includes the following: Request for a One-Day Temporary Wine and Malt License for a JCC event on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 3:00PM – 5:00PM…
The Newton Election Commission posted these unofficial State Primary Election Results last night. Newton voters selected the following: Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate: Maura Healey – 12,817 Sonia Chang-Diaz – 1,076 Democratic Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate: Kimberley Driscoll – 5,383 Eric Lesser – 5,149 Tami Gouveia – 2,276 Democratic Attorney General Candidate: Andrea…
Congressman Jake Auchincloss met with approximately thirty people at a morning coffee in Newtonville on August 31. In a wide-ranging discussion, the Congressman — formerly City Councilor-at-Large from Ward 2 — expressed his support for Federal spending to implement or strengthen state environmental, economic, energy and health care programs. He…
Congressman Jake Auchincloss is hosting a series of “Coffee with Your Congressman” gatherings — free and open to the public — at local cafes and restaurants throughout the 4th Congressional District he represents. The meeting in Newton will be on August 31 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM. RSVP here and the…
State Primary Elections will be held on September 6. Vote by mail: Request mail-in ballot by August 29 at 5PM. Early in-person voting at City Clerk’s office in City Hall: Sunday, August 28 (11AM-5PM) Monday-Friday, August 29-September 2 (8:30AM-5PM) Election Day in-person voting: September 6 (7AM-8PM) (Where to vote?)
The City of Newton is hiring poll workers for upcoming elections and is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, energetic, passionate about civic involvement, registered to vote in Massachusetts, and available to work on these dates: August 27 – September 2 (Early Voting at City Hall) September 6 (State Primary)…
There are no City Council meetings scheduled for this week.