On Thursday, December 21 at 6PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold its annual Taizé service. The service, which is free and open to the public, will include beautiful music, chants for the advent season, and both spoken prayer and time for contemplation. All are welcome! First Church in…
Posts published in December 2023
The following Holiday Services will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton):
In an e-newsletter sent on Sunday December 17, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that she had indicated commitment for “70% of $26 million” in property tax Overlay Surplus funds to supplement the existing Newton Public Schools (NPS) budget. Background: Since the March 2023 operating override vote was not approved and the…
The Land Use Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch the NewTV video): The Land Use Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: If the item is redocketed, the City will work with Mark Development on a new survey. The Committee voted No Action Necessary 6-0, Councilor Downs…
The Public Facilities Committees voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): The Finance & Public Facilities Committees voted to approve the following: The Finance Committee approved the following:
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted No Action Necessary:
The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): The Programs & Services Committee voted to hold the following:
The Public Facilities Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch the NewTV video):
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: The Police Department is adding a gender category to its reporting. Council question about the safety of electric power…
The Land Use Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch the NewTV video): Class 2 Auto Dealer Licenses for: Class 1 Auto Dealer Licenses for: Requests for Special Permit/Site Plan Approval for:
Watertown Street, Nonantum’s thriving mix of restaurants and retail shops, has been a longtime holiday destination for children and their families. Santa Claus, candy canes, elves, reindeer, and lights from posts and branches continue to be a holiday attraction. On Saturday, December 16, approximately 75,000 — permanent — twinkling tree…
City Council City Council will meet on Monday and is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The following are recommended No Action Necessary: Programs and Services, Public Safety and Transportation, and Public Facilities regularly scheduled meetings have been canceled (see Meeting Cancellatiion Notice) Schools Mayor Fuller and…