State Rep. Amy Sangiolo (11th Middlesex District) will hold office hours on Friday, March 13, 11AM-12:30PM at Newton City Hall, Room 211. For answers to questions or to schedule a meeting with the Representative outside of these times, please contact Denise Chan, Legislative Aide, 617-722-2425 ext. 7317 or [email protected]. You can…
Posts published in February 2026
The Land Use Committee met on January 27, 2026, regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Approved (Withdrawal Without Prejudice) Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Block, Farrell, Golden, Irish, Lucas, Roche. Also Present: Councilor Wright. City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Cat Kemmett, Deputy Chief Planner; Jonah Temple,…
The Joint Zoning & Planning and Finance Committees met on January 26, 2026. See report and meeting video. Approved No Action Necessary Held Present (Zoning & Planning): Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright (Vice Chair), Oliver, Albright, Dahmubed, Getz, Gordon, Kalis. Present (Finance): Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby (Vice Chair), Greenberg, Charm, Krintzman,…
On Saturday March 14, at 3PM at the Newton Highlands Congretional Church (54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands), the Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus and Music Director Sarah Robinson Seeber present Enchanted, an exploration of the mists, mysteries, and mysticism of medieval and renaissance times, via chant and chant-inspired music. The chorus will be performing with very…
Registration is open for the Rise Against Hunger Community Meal Packing Event at St Mary’s Episcopal Church (258 Concord St, Newton Lower Falls) on Saturday, March 14 from 3-5 PM. Come lend a hand as we work together to pack nutritious meals for communities in need around the world. It’s a…
The Programs & Services Committee met on January 21, 2026 regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie (Vice Chair), Bixby, Oliver, Baker, Charm, Farrell, Micley. Also Present: Councilors Leary and Roche. City staff: Mark Welch, Acting Commissioner of Parks & Recreation; Jennifer Wilson,…
The Public Facilities Committee met on January 21, 2026, regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Dahmubed, Getz, Gordon, Grossman, Kelley. Absent: Councilor Leary. City staff: Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer; Shawna Sullivan, Commissioner of Public Works; Bernie McDonald, Deputy Commissioner of…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on January 21, 2026, regarding the following: Approved Approved as Amended No Action Necessary Repealed Traffic Council Decisions Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden, Silber. Also Present: Councilors Kelley and Dahmubed. City staff: Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer; John…
The Traffic Council met on January 15, 2026, regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Held Denied Present: Ned Codd, Captain Devine, Mitchell Fischman, David Koses, Councilor Lucas. Also Present: Councilors Baker, Roche, Silber, and Wright, and alternate resident member Margot Spiller. City staff: Jini Fairley, ADA Coordinator;…
Enjoy an extraordinary evening with acclaimed pianist Orli Shaham performing in the intimate elegance of the Great Hall at The Allen Center (35 Webster St, West Newton) on Monday, March 16 at 7:30PM. Celebrated worldwide for her grace, subtlety, and brilliance, Ms. Shaham has performed with many of the world’s…
Learn about stroke symptoms and treatments with Dr. Marc Fisher on Monday, March 16 at 4:30PM at the Cooper Center (345 Walnut Street, Newtonville). Dr. Fisher will discuss common stroke symptoms, what people should do if they think they are having a stroke, and why time matters. He will also…
Ward 2 Councilor David Micley will hold an office hour on Tuesday, March 17 from 4PM to 5PM at the Cooper Center (375 Walnut Street, Newtonville), in the first-floor reception room.