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OP-ED: Saving our Village Centers — Retail in the age of Zoning Redesign

Most people want an inviting neighborhood feel to our village centers. We want them to have a sense of place, to be attractive, convenient and to have small local stores and eateries. However, real estate investors see great profit potential in Newton’s current Zoning Redesign proposal for redeveloping our village…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 7/23/2023

Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 24 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 24 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet in…

Festa finale

The 88th Nonantum Festa Italiana was a mix of summer celebration, nostalgia, and a community coming together for mutual support — especially this year following the recent murder of three cherished residents. For five days — July 12-16 — Nonantum village was a mix of carnival rides and booths, evening…

Public Safety & Transportation Committee – 06/21/23 Report

Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to hold the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video) Councilors Malakie and Grossman received emails from the groups, wondering where the connection broke down. The BAA, not the City, puts up barricades and decides what type (metal versus ropes).  Public Safety &…

Traffic Council Report – 06/15/23 Report

Traffic Council voted to approve the following (see Report).  Items may be appealed through the close of business July 5, 2023. Traffic Council voted to hold the following:

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 7/9/2023

Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 10 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Fair Housing Lottery Results and Lease Up Subcommittee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, July 11 at 8AM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Wellesley Hospital Subcommittee of the…

Public Safety and Transportation – 6/21/2023 Report

Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to hold the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): Police Superintendent McManus explained the timeline and actions regarding keeping spectators off the race course. Police were called 4 times about one group. Alcohol is banned in Newton, alcohol and confetti cannons are…

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