The City Council met as a Committee of the Whole (with the Zoning and Planning Committee presiding) and voted to approve the following (see Draft Report and watch the video on NewTV): After an introduction and background offered by the Chair of ZAP, she explained that “the purpose of the…
Posts published in February 2023
In parallel with its dining campaign, Charles River Regional Chamber’s Dining Collaborative is organizing a month-long clothing drive to benefit Circle of Hope, a Needham-based nonprofit that provides homeless children, women, and men in Boston and Metro West with clothing and necessities. Drop off — at any of these restaurant locations — NEW sweatshirts, sweatpants, t-shirts…
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV): The Land Use Committee voted to Deny the following: The Land Use Committee voted to No Action Necessary for the following:
On March 1 at 7PM, the Climate Crisis subcommittee of the Newton Democratic City Committee will present What Role for Nuclear Energy in Addressing Climate Change?, a public forum on the potential role that nuclear power could play as the U.S. struggles to address climate change through decarbonization of the…
Wondering whether you can age in place or will need to move? The Over 60s’ group at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton will host a talk — Moving through the later ages: a discussion of when, where, and why to move — on Thursday, March 2, 4PM-5:30PM. It’s by Karen Wasserman, executive…
The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV):
Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors is hosting a Porch Drive, March 2-7. On your next grocery run, please pick up a few extra boxes of healthy, kid-friendly, brand-name boxes of cereal and drop them on the porch of one of our collection hosts: Or click and send directly from our Amazon…
The Zoning and Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following: NOTE: Concern was raised regarding the allowance of presentations to the Committee without these materials submitted to the Committee 48 hours in…
At the reception on March 3, 7PM-8PM to celebrate Artsy Way of Life’s exhibit in the First Floor Gallery of Newton City Hall, curator Swati Biswi and Rhythms of Bengal will perform a few traditional Bengal dance pieces. The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit continues until…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV):
The New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville) will host a Holi Festival of Colors on March 5, noon to 4PM to welcome Spring. The conclusion of the event will include outdoor color play where you become the canvas for artmaking! You have the opportunity to participate in the very…
On Monday, March 6, 7PM-8PM, the League of Women Voters of Newton will host a conversation with our four state legislative representatives – Senator Cynthia Creem, Rep. Ruth Balser, Rep. Kay Khan, and Rep. John Lawn. They will be sharing their thoughts on legislation they are following and efforts they are…