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Inquest statement from 4 City Councilors regarding Conlon shooting

Four City Councilors, Brenda Noel, Bill Humphrey, Alicia Bowman, and Holly Ryan, signed a letter to the Mayor criticizing the Mayor’s summary of the inquest and report from the judge regarding the Michael Conlon shooting in Newton Highlands in January 2021. The Councilors wrote, “The lack of empathy for the…

COVID-19 Update

The number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases has risen to 14,600 and the number of COVID-19 related deaths has remained at 202. The Newton data can be found here and the NPS data can be found here.

Grove Street/Riverside Roundabout

Modifications to the Grove Street roundabout that was approved as part of the Riverside Special Permit project remain controversial. Two councilors, Alison Leary and Alicia Bowman have urged DPW Commissioner, James McGonagle, in this memo, suggesting that the Ward 4 Councilors made an incorrect claim regarding whether the proposed design…

Crafts Street proposal goes to Land Use:

The Craft Street proposal – a partnership between Mark Development and SRG Senior Living – for a 209 unit elder housing project (129 independent living units – studio – 2 bedrooms; 52 Assisted Living Units -studio – 2 bedrooms; and 28 Memory Care Units – studio only) will be presented…

Commonwealth Avenue Carriageway Project Showdown

The City Council was poised to vote on the conceptual design of the project at its Full Council meeting on May 2nd (begins at 2:15:15). After a 1-hour and 45-minute debate -which included dropping a possible trial and substituting Option 3 with Option 2 – the motion to substitute failed…

COVID-19 – Update

COVID-19 Update: The number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases has risen to 14,238 and the number of COVID-19 related deaths has sadly risen to 202. The Newton data can be found here and the NPS data can be found here (NOTE: a significant increase from last week 192 to 331).

Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission Meeting – May 12th

The Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission will meet virtually on Thursday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. Go here to join the Zoom meeting. The agenda includes the following: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to move, repair and replace windows, and to install vents at 44-46 High Street. Request…

Auburndale Historic District Commission Meeting – May 10th

The Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, May 10th at 7:00 p.m. Go here to join the Zoom meeting. The agenda includes the following: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install front entry railings at 19 Fern Street. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to extend…

Waban Area Council Meeting – May 12

The Waban Area Council will meet virtually on Thursday, May 12th at 7:30 p.m. Go here to join the Zoom meeting. The agenda includes the following: Opening Confirmation of quorum Issues from the Community Substantive Topics Updates Needham St Rail Path – Srdj Nedeljkovic, NHNAC 20 Kinmonth Road Special Permit…

Newtonville Area Council Meeting – May 12

Newtonville Area Council: The Newtonville Area Council will meet virtually on Thursday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. Go here to join the Zoom meeting. The agenda includes the following: Update on Albemarle Park Planning and Reconfiguration and Gath Pool Projects Discussion on Resuming In-Person Meetings Other Business Administrative Issues Newtonville…

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