School Committee will meet in person (Room 210, Ed Center) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, February 8 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Joint Meeting of the City Council and the School Committee originally scheduled for February 8 to discuss the State of the Schools has been canceled.…
Posts published in February 2024
In a February 5 memo to the City Council, President Marc Laredo and Vice President David Kalis announced the formation of a new working group to “help heal our community.” The working group will be led by Ward 1 Councilor John Oliver. Other members include Ward 2 Councilor David Micley,…
Newton will contribute $43.5 million to its pension plan in fiscal year 2024, $37 million of which (7.4% of budget) to fund our $300 million pension deficit by FY2032. Pension contributions will grow 6.6% per year, far outpacing growth in revenues. Without adjustment, the budget share going to pension contributions…
The Real Property Reuse Committee voted to hold a decision on the reuse of a City-owned parcel (169 Grove Street and 136 Hancock Street) and scheduled a public hearing on March 28, 2024 (see Report and watch NewTV video):
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Land Use Committee voted to Hold:
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following: The Committee voted to hold 8-0. According to the report, Ann Berwick, Co-Director of Sustainability, informed the Committee that the State Department of Energy…
The School Committee met with Superintendent Anna Nolin on February 1 to discuss ways to adjust the school calendar to make up for days lot in the Teachers Strike. After the strike ended on February 2, the Superintendent issued a memo on February 3 describing how the school calendar will…
The Finance Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch the NewTV video): If approved, work can begin immediately. The Committee voted to approve 8-0.
The Traffic Council voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): All approved items can be appealed through February 7, 2024. The Traffic Council voted to Hold: The Traffic Council voted No Action Necessary on the following items:
The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following(see Report and watch the NewTV video): The City Clerk was asked if early voting could be expanded to other areas. The clerk will look into it and reply. The Programs & Services Committee voted No Action Necessary 8-0 on the…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch the NewTV video): If approved, work can begin immediately. The Committee voted to approve 8-0. The Public Facilities Committee voted to Withdraw without Prejudice the following item:
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to hold the following: