Library Board of Trustees Executive Screening Committee (for the position of City Librarian) will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 11 at 9AM in Executive Session. The agenda includes:
- Approval of the Open Session meeting minutes from meeting held on May 4, 2026
- Vote to enter Executive Session
- Approval of the Executive Session meeting minutes from meeting held on May 4, 2026
- Interview candidates
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 11 at 6PM. The agenda includes:
- Zoom Etiquette Reminder
- Parking Application – 17-19 Beech Street, Newton
- ADA Coordinator Position – Advocacy Letter
- ASL Funding for Monologue Project
- Disability Pride Event Update and Funding
- COD Tablecloth for Events
- Minutes
- Co-Chairs Corner:
- Williams Update
- Upcoming Call with Newton Housing Partnership
- BC Heights & Newton Beacon articles
- Housing Subcommittee Update
Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes requests for Certificates of Appropriateness to:
- Build rear addition, widen driveway, alter driveway wall, and replace windows at 30 Cheswick Road
- Build new construction on side lot at 30 Cheswick Road
- Shrink window opening on rear second floor at 304 Central Street
- Replace windows and doors at 26 Fern Street
- Build a new construction ADU in back yard at 65 Grove Street
- Administrative Discussion
- Minutes
Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Administrative Items:
- Financial Presentation
- Approval of Minutes
- Current Projects Updates
- Staff Update
- Vice Chair Position
Economic Development Commission will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Attendance
- Approval of April meeting minutes
- City Planning Department Update on EDC’s Suggested Zoning Rule Changes
- Discussion and Agreement on Potential 2026 EDC Working Group Topics:
- Understand the Underlying Factors Influencing Vacant Office Space in Newton
- Reimage the Use of Vacant Office Space (Focus on Wells Ave or Other Locations?)
- Manage the Curb/Parking in Village Centers for Commercial Benefit
- Identify Potential Business Anchors for the City Relative to Economic Positioning Within the Region
- Continue Activities of the 2025 Education and Advocacy Working Group
- Economic Development Updates
- City Updates
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 12 at 2PM. The agenda includes:
- Call to order
- Approve minutes from the April 14 meeting
- Draft FY27 budget review
- Next meeting: June 8 at 2pm
Urban Design Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, May 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes (see Staff Memo):
- Roll Call
- Regular Agenda
- Sign Permits:
- 1385-1389 Washington Street – Crunch & Boba
- 199 Wells Avenue – Wells Park
- 131-181 Needham Street – J. Crew Factory
- 11-21 Commonwealth Avenue – Bank of America
- 200-220 Boylston Street – Glowbar
- 200-220 Boylston Street – Eastern Bank
- 200-220 Boylston Street – Drybar
- Sign Permits:
- Old/New Business
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Commission Election
Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes requests for Certificates of Appropriateness to:
- Install solar panels at 347-349 Elliot Street
- Replace retaining wall and steps at 88 High Street
- Administrative discussion:
- Approval of minutes
Waban Area Council will meet in person (Waban Library) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes:
- Opening:
- Confirmation of quorum
- Welcome, Superintendent Nolin, Q&A
- Community and Administrative Items:
- Treasurer’s Report
- Approval of April Minutes
