Highlights this week…
- City Council …discussing draft BERDO regulations
- School Committee …meeting with State Legislators
- Councilor Martha Bixby …holding office hours on Wednesday
City Council
City Council does not have a regular meeting scheduled for this week.
City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole on Monday regarding draft BERDO Regulations.
City Council Chairs will meet on Monday regarding:
- Furthering transparency
- 2nd Call items
- Zoom meetings
- Council best practices and rules
School Committee
School Committee will meet with Legislative Members on Monday regarding:
- State of Play – high level view of NPS
- Budget Challenges – FY27 and ongoing
- Thoughts on Current Legislation
- Suggested Future Legislation
- Legislators’ Responses
- Open Discussion
School Committee will hold a Special Meeting on the FY27 Budget on Monday:
- Public Comment
- Superintendent’s Update
- FY27 Budget Review
Boards and Commissions
Newton Fair and Affordable Housing Partnership will meet on Tuesday regarding:
- Project Update Chart
- State Legislative Issues and Ballot Initiatives
- Resident Services Update
- Follow Up from Priorities Report
- Lottery and Lease Up Discussion
Newton Retirement Board will meet on Tuesday regarding:
- Public hearing for FY27 COLA
- Hearing for Jeremy Wilson
- Notice of 2025 Excess Earnings
Youth Commission will meet on Tuesday regarding:
- April 11 SparkShare Training
- May YCAB Celebration
- April 28 Newton Civic Spotlight
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will meet on Thursday regarding:
- Crystal Lake water testing update
- Village Day (including vote on expenditures)
- Village parking district
- Village Enhancement Project (including potential vote on letter)
Other
Ward 6 Councilor Martha Bixby will hold office hours on Wednesday, April 1, 8:45AM-10:15AM at Luna’s Cakes + Coffee (1269 Centre Street, Newton Centre).
Development Review Team will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposals:
- 38 Border Street: Expansion of commercial building, opting into VC3.
- 22-24 Mechanic Street: Special permit for façade ratio.
- 45-47 Oak Avenue: Special permit for three attached single family dwellings in two buildings.
This week’s road construction schedule has not yet been posted.


