Newton Human Rights Commission will hold a Neighboring HRCs Community Event Call (Zoom link) on Monday, August 11 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Community Preservation Committee will meet…
Posts published in August 2025
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see report and meeting video): The Committee voted to hold the following: Attendees: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Kalis, Getz, Danberg. Also present: Councilor Malakie. Staff: Co-Directors of Sustainability Sam Nighman and Ann Berwick.
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see report and meeting video): Attendees: Councilors Albright (Chair), Leary, Kelley, Gentile, Getz, Laredo; absent: Danberg, Kalis. Also present: Councilor Malakie. Staff: Assistant City Engineer John Daghlian; Senior Assistant City Solicitor Andrew Lee.
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see report and meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold the following: Attendees: Councilors Albright, Leary, Kelley, Gentile, Getz, Danberg, Laredo, Kalis; also present: Councilors Farrell, Lucas, Malakie, Oliver, Micley, and GEI consultant Jim Nickerson. Staff: DPW Commissioner Shawna…
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see report and meeting video): The Committee voted to hold the following: Attendees: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Leary, Lucas, Laredo, Lobovits. Also present: Councilors Getz, Humphrey, Malakie, Oliver, Wright. Staff: Deputy Chief Planner Cat Kemmett; Planning Associate Sondria Berman; Deputy…
The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following (see report and meeting video): Attendees: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie, Lobovits, Oliver. Absent: Baker, Humphrey, Farrell, Micley. Staff: Commissioner of Parks, Recreation & Culture Nicole Banks.
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see report and meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold: Attendees: Councilors Albright (Chair), Leary, Kelley, Getz, Danberg, Kalis; absent: Gentile, Laredo. Also present: Councilor Malakie. Staff: Associate Engineer John Daghlian.
Two incumbent City Councilors – Alan Lobovits (Ward 6) and Rick Lipof (Ward 8) – withdrew from their races for reelection just before the deadline, narrowing the field to three in Ward 6 and leaving the two remaining Ward 8 candidates unopposed. Alan Lobovits (Ward 6) In a surprise announcement,…
The ballot for Newton’s November 4 municipal election has been finalized, after recent decisions by candidates. Councilors Rick Lipof (Ward 8) and Alan Lobovits (Ward 6) withdrew from their races on August 7, the last day to do so. Earlier, in Ward 4, Cyrus Dahmubed decided to run for Councilor-at-Large,…
We corrected Court invalidates deed restrictions on Webster Woods: Major implications for valuation to note that the 17.4 acres to be taken by eminent domain were reduced to 14.7 acres, excluding land that was already protected by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
Honking as he passed by, Savvas Fotiadis and his young passenger carefully drove a mini fire engine around the crowd at the Newton Police’s National Night Out event on Aug. 5, in West Newton. Donning a red fez, Fotiadis and other members of the Worcester County Shriners Club gave rides…
Jack Winnay’s summer started as a college student, member of the Wake Forest University baseball team. He’s now a professional baseball player, Boston Red Sox Organization, and off to a fantastic start. The 22-year-old Newton native made his professional debut with the Salem Red Sox, collecting five hits in seven…