Zoning & Planning approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals: Former City Council President Brooke Lipsitt was approved for reappointment as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term expiring April 30, 2027. Discussed community engagement process and successful efforts…
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Finance approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Appointment of Trustees to John C. Chaffin Educational Fund: Marcia Tabenken (Item #184-24) and Rabbi Allison Berry (Item #185-24) both were approved for appointment as trustees for a lifetime term. Each appointment was approved unanimously. (7-0) Green Communities Grant for…
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…
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…
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.…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Special Permit for Retaining Walls Over Four Feet (Item #76-24(2)): Approval of an ordinance amendment requiring a special permit for retaining walls over four feet, with modifications to include multiple walls within 25 feet as one…