City Council Land Use will meet on Tuesday and discuss four Special Permit applications: Boards and Commissions Planning and Development Board will meet on Monday and discuss the following: Economic Development Commission will meet on Tuesday and discuss: Community Preservation Committee will meet on Tuesday and discuss: Design Review Committee…
Posts published in August 2023
“I’m still going on a tour of the salad menu,” said Maryellen Kaye, a return customer enjoying one of the many lunch options at the recently opened Kendall Kitchen, located at 275 Grove Street, near Riverside Station. While those looking to eat healthily can choose from an impressive 10 salad…
Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 7 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Economic Development Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) Tuesday, August 8…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
We are writing in response to Carol Todreas’ July 25 op-ed article about retail and the proposed Village Center Overlay Districts (VCOD). We agree that we are blessed to have village centers that have weathered the challenges of COVID. We recognize Ms. Todreas’ experience in retail, but it is misleading…
We updated Concerns regarding Artificial Turf Removal at NSHS to
I was both surprised and disappointed to read Carol Todreas’ Fig City op-ed in which she suggested that Newton’s proposed village center rezoning will somehow harm our small retail, restaurants and other shops. To the contrary, we see the plan to allow for the gradual addition of more housing and…
The Newton community came together Tuesday night for National Night Out, hosted by the Newton Police Department at Captain John Ryan Memorial Park, adjacent to Police Headquarters. Newton Police Lt. Amanda Henrickson explained, “The night is a national community outreach initiative all around the country where police departments all choose…
Diana Rodriguez, one of Nancy Hanson’s longtime exercise class students, decided to organize a vigil and walk in remembrance of the much-beloved teacher who was allegedly murdered by her husband nearly two weeks ago. “Nancy was so sweet,” Dr. Rodriguez said, explaining that she wanted people to focus on Nancy’s…
Newton’s Parent Educator Collaborative has been working over the past three years to bring together NPS educators, parents, community members, and city leaders for authentic and constructive conversations about how to support Newton Public Schools, especially in challenging moments. The Collaborative’s priority right now is to highlight for the community the…
This week, concerns have been raised about spillage of crumb rubber infill and other debris from the removal of artificial turf at Newton South High School. The more than 10-year-old fields are being replaced with new artificial turf as part of the Synthetic Turf Replacement Projects. Residents have been urging…