The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Appropriation of $2,304,983.75 for Phase 2 of the Pump Station Rehabilitation CIP Project. The Committee approved funding for construction and construction oversight to rehabilitate five City pump stations—Quinobequin Road, Elliot Street, Edgewater Park, Manet Road,…
Posts published in December 2025
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Public auto license renewals (6-0) Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Bixby, Greenberg, and WrightAbsent: Councilors Block and LipofAlso Present: Councilor-Elect SilberCity Staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Auto Dealer Licenses (6-0-1, Councilor Laredo not voting). Licenses were approved for: 41 Farwell Street (7-0) to rezone to Multi Residence 2. Petition Documents Draft Council Order 41 Farwell Street (site plan / special permit)…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): All items approved can be appealed through the close of business on December 10, 2025. Jacobs Terrace at Hartman Road (Ward 8) (5-0) The Council approved the installation of a stop or yield sign at the…
The Special Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and video): Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Property Tax Levy distribution percentages (7-0) “Single-family and two-family homes make up almost 80%; all residential properties make up 92%; and commercial, industrial, and personal businesses make up about 7.7%” in FY26.“Median sale prices…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 15 at 7:45PM. See the Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Real Property Reuse Committee will meet…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 15 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Memorial Spaulding School Council will meet in person (Memorial Spaulding) on Tuesday, December 16 at 3:05PM. The agenda includes: Zervas Elementary School Council will meet in person…
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will hold a site visit in person on Monday, December 15 at 4PM at 6 Reservoir Road. The agenda includes the following: Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street, Newton Centre) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 15 at 6PM. The…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposal (see DRT Snapshot):
On December 9, the Community Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend a $600,000 grant to the Suzuki School of Music toward building an accessible rear addition at 1615 Beacon Street. Approval depends on votes by the Zoning and Planning and Finance Committees and the full City Council in 2026. “When…
At the end of two decades of rapid growth in enrollment after World War II, Newton Public Schools (NPS) was led by a pioneering Superintendent who oversaw major changes in curriculum that drew nationwide attention. Back then, the NPS had more power in determining its budget allocation, and the budget…
Three crashes involving electric bicycles and turning vehicles this year have prompted Newton Police to emphasize traffic safety as use of e-bikes surges in the city. “We’ve had three accidents this year specifically that involved e-bikes,” said Newton Police Lt. Amanda Henrickson. “And in all three of those crashes, it…