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Posts published in September 2024

City Council Meetings – Week of 9/15/2024

City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 16 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 17 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Programs and…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 9/15/2024

Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Development Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 16 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Nominating and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 16 at 12PM. The agenda includes…

“Dawning Ties” — A free celebration of cultural unity, tradition, and the rebirth of the Newton-Beijing Jingshan Exchange Program, Sept. 21

On Saturday, September 21 at 6:30PM, Newton North and Newton South High Schools will host Dawning Ties: A Gala Celebration and Fall Fundraiser in the Newton North HS auditorium. This celebration of cultural unity, education, and international friendship combines the festive spirit of the Mid-Fall Festival with a renewed commitment…

Your vote, your way

Exactly 16,555 of Newton’s 60,987 registered voters cast a ballot in the September 3 Primary Election, which determined the Democratic candidates for State Representative for the 11th Middlesex and 12th Middlesex Districts. There were several options for voting – by mail, by Early Voting at City Hall, by the Drop…

Newton people in the news…

Denise Hayes has been named to the board of directors of the Boston Arts Academy Foundation. An acclaimed educator and community leader, she has championed initiatives for inner-city students and community development in her native Pittsburgh and in Ohio. She moved to Newton with her family a few years ago. Of…

Blight on State-owned properties within Newton

Instances of urban blight have been reported across several State-owned properties in Newton by a concerned citizen, Bill McEvoy. He notes that the blight ranges from large amounts of litter and trash found next to railroad tracks, to deterioration of pedestrian infrastructure, including a flight of stairs in West Newton.…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 9/15/2024

Highlights this week: City Council City Council will meet on Monday is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes the following: Land Use will meet on Tuesday to consider: Programs and Services will meet on Wednesday to consider: Public Facilities has canceled its meeting for this week. Public…

Land Use Committee Report 9/10/2024

The Land Use Committee approved the following (see Report and watch the Video): The Land Use Committee voted to Hold the following:

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