The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet this week with the Development Review Team (DRT) see DRT Snapshot:
Posts published in May 2024
On May 27, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that Newton Police Superintendent George McMains has been named Acting Chief of Police. He joined the Newton Police Department in 1997. The Mayor explained that Police Chief John F. Carmichael, Jr. is on a leave of absence for personal reasons. Chief Carmichael was…
On May 28, the Zoning and Planning (ZAP) Committee discussed two proposed ordinances: Fossil Fuel-Free Adoption of the Fossil Fuel-Free ordinance would require all new buildings, all additions of over 1,000 square feet, and all renovations of more than 50% of a building to be fully electrified. Building owners would…
A mobile Holocaust exhibit will be open May 27-29, 10AM-6PM, outside City Hall. It is free and open to the public, with visits for up to 25 people every half hour. Registration is required. Hate Ends Now is an immersive, traveling exhibit that educates audiences about the Holocaust and thedangers…
Newton marked Memorial Day with three days of events, beginning with a ceremony on Saturday morning, May 25, at Forte Park honoring PFC Richard J. Forte, who was killed in 1968 while serving in Vietnam. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, City Councilors, and members of veterans groups gathered at Nonantum Post 440…
Bakey Bakery, which did a pre-renovation pop-up last September at its new location (749 Beacon Street in Newton Centre), has recently completed renovations and added ovens for on-site baking. To celebrate, Bakey will host a grand opening for customers on Wednesday, May 29, 6PM-8 PM. Additionally, from May 31 though…
Throughout May, Newton has been celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with several events. Over twenty percent of Newton residents are Asian Americans, and AAPI communities are the fastest growing populations in the city of Newton. As reported by Fig City News earlier, the month kicked off…
The food we eat is an intensely personal choice (unless there are shortages or financial limitations). While some make decisions based on religious rules or life-threatening allergies, others are inspired to make changes due to concerns about overall health, the environment, and animal welfare. Newton residents Diana Goldman, Mary Fitzgerald,…
Highlights this Week: City Council Zoning and Planning Committee will meet Tuesday to consider possible ordinances to require: Finance Committee meeting has been canceled. Schools School Committee will meet in Executive Session on Tuesday to discuss a complaint against an administrator. Countryside Elementary School Community Meeting on Wednesday will include…
Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 28 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance Committee‘s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled (see Meeting Cancellation Notice).
School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) in Executive Session on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Countryside Elementary School Community Meeting will be held virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 29 at 7PM. There will be a community presentation and discussion of swing space (see…