The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held the following: Present: Councilors Oliver (Vice Chair), Wright, Kalis, Getz, and BakerAbsent: Councilors Albright, Danberg, and KrintzmanAlso Present: Councilors Malakie, and Farrell
Posts published in October 2025
Follow outdoor enthusiast and naturalist Jeff Adams on Saturday, October 11, from 10AM to 12:30PM, for a guided nature walk at Newton’s Kennard Park sponsored by the Newton Conservators. This walk is mostly the same as the Kennard Park #1 guided walk. Walk participants will learn how to identify a…
The Real Property Reuse Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Danberg (Chair), Lucas, Getz, Laredo, Malakie, Oliver, and LipofAbsent: Councilor GentileAlso Present: Councilors Block, Kelley, and KrintzmanCity staff present: Assistant City Solicitor Andrew Lee, Director of Housing and CommunityDevelopment Lara Kritzer and…
The Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Programs and Services Committee held the following: Attendees: Councilors Humphrey (Vice Chair), Farrell, Malakie, Lobovits; Absent: Councilors Krintzman, Oliver, Micley, and Baker; Also present: Councilor Leary; City staff: Police Chief McMains and Assistant…
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee took No Action Necessary on the following: Attendees: Councilors Danberg (Acting Chair), Getz, Kalis, Kelley, Leary, Laredo; Absent: Councilors Albright and Gentile; Also present: Councilor Wright; Newton Energy Commission Peter Barrer; Staff: Chief…
The Land Use Committee held the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Attendees: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Downs, Lobovits, LaredoAlso Present: Councilors Gentile, Lipof, Krintzman, Malakie, Greenberg, Oliver, Danberg, Albright,Wright, and GetzCity Staff Present: Deputy Chief Planner Cat Kemmett, Deputy City Solicitor Jonah Temple,Deputy…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Items may be appealed through the close of business on October 1, 2025. The Traffic Council voted No Action Necessary on the following: The Traffic Council held the following: The Traffic Council denied the following Voting…
Nahanton Park offers one of the best birding spots in Newton for fall migrants and resident species. On Sunday, October 12, from 8AM to 10:30AM, lifelong birder Haynes Miller will lead new and experienced birders on a search for fall sparrows—timed for their peak migration—and other avians in this gently…
On Monday October 13, all are welcome to join the Annual Rolling Parade through the streets of Newton to celebrate Columbus Day! The parade will be followed by an Italian Heritage Celebration at the American Legion Post 440. 9AM Assembly at 100 Walnut Street parking lot. Rolling at 10AM. Finishing at rally at American Legion Post…
Newton’s 5th annual Ceremonial Celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day will be held on Monday, October 13 from 11AM to 5PM — NOT at Albemarle Field but at NEWTON NORTH HIGH SCHOOL (due to expected inclement weather). Dedicated this year to the drum — the heartbeat of Indigenous Nations and Mother…
Join All Newton Music School (321 Chestnut Street) on Tuesday, October 14 from 1:30-3PM for All Newton’s Musical Memory Café, an informal social gathering for people with cognitive changes and their care partners. Guests are welcome regardless of diagnosis. Attendees can connect with fellow community members while enjoying a musical…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):