James P. Noon, Jr. born May 12, 1939, died peacefully Sept 16, 2023. Jim grew up in upstate New York, in the farming town of Sherburne. Along with his three younger sisters, Jim was raised by their single mother Margaret, a schoolteacher, following the early death of his father. Marching…
Posts published in September 2023
On Thursday, September 14, members of the Nonantum community and others met at the Ciociaro Social Club with City representatives about the proposed Village Center Overlay Districts. The meeting was arranged by At-Large City Councilor Alison Leary and Ward Councilor Maria Scabeli Greenberg. The panel also included other City representatives…
I spent some time gathering information about the candidates in the preliminary election just held. A recurring, and exasperating question surfaced yet again: How in heavens name does coaching children’s soccer games qualify anybody to run for any office? I can see that such activities enlarge ones community, which is necessary for…
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Newton Theatre Company (NTC) is known for its inclusive interpretations of a variety of plays. For example, while movie portrayals of Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice feature swoon-worthy, brooding male actors, this innovative troupe is reinventing Jane Austen’s romance this fall with an all-female production. The nonprofit’s stated mission is to…
City Council The full City Council will meet on Monday: Reports Docket: Denied Motion to Approve Subject to Second Call: No Action Necessary recommendations on three discussion items: New Docket: Land Use will meet on Tuesday and hold public hearings on the following requests: Programs and Services will meet on…
The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Finance Committee voted to deny the following: The intent is for the OBSF to remain open for at least 3 years (eventually going to $0). Any appropriation from this fund would require a 2/3 vote…
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following: Straw Votes Taken:
The Zoning and Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following: Straw Votes Taken:
The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following(see Report and watch NewTV video): Enforcement by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services: first offense, warning; second offense, $100.00; third offense, $200.00; fourth and subsequent offenses, $300.00. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. The Committee…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted No Action Necessary (NAN) on the following:
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): (Associated petition documents were inaccessible on 9/17/2023): The Public Facilities Committee voted No Action Necessary
Cold Spring Park now has nine new wayfinding signposts to guide hikers on a stroll and — in emergencies — to speed the arrival of help. After two years of planning and preparation, the signposts were installed by a team led by Life Scout Owen Serra as his Eagle Scout…