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Posts published in June 2023

City Council subcommittee to review Newton police actions at Boston Marathon Wednesday 7PM

The Public Safety and Transportation sub-committee of the Newton City Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday at 7PM and discuss the security measures and any incidents during the 2023 Boston Marathon as the first item on the agenda. Ward 2 At-Large City Councilor Tarik Lucas, who co-docketed the item,…

Additional local government meetings this week

Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, June 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes a continued public hearing on the Northland 160 Charlemont, LLC, request for a Comprehensive Permit, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B, to construct a nine-story mixed-use development with…

Newton municipal candidates: Update 3

The Ward 2 Ward councilor race just added a third candidate. Peter Bruce, former President of the Newtonville Area Council, has taken out nomination papers to run for the seat soon to be vacated by the current Ward 2 Councilor, Emily Norton. He joins David Micley and Daniel Gaynor, who…

Croteau-Chonka: Up-zoning does help address housing affordability

One of the goals of the Newton Village Center Rezoning project is to increase affordable housing options in the city. A strategic and systemic plan for increasing density is a powerful and necessary tool for achieving this critical housing affordability goal. Other cities across the country have realized this fact. Minneapolis and three other…

Land Use – 6/13/2023 Report

The Land Use Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Land Use Committee voted to deny the following:

What’s Up in Newton this week – 6/18/2023

City offices are closed on Monday in celebration of Juneteenth. Curbside collection of trash and recycling will NOT be delayed this week, but collection of Yard Waste will be delayed one day. City Council Zoning and Planning will meet on Tuesday before the regularly scheduled Full City Council meeting to…

Zoning and Planning – 6/12/2023 Report

The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following: Modifications to version 2: The MRT zone will not produce deed-restricted affordable housing units, it will incentivize smaller units, than currently available in Newton.…

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