City Librarian Search – Preliminary Screening Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 4 at 3PM in Executive Session. The agenda includes:
- Approval of Meeting Minutes from meeting held on March 26, 2026 (in open meeting)
- Review of applicant materials and development of interview process (in Executive Session)
Planning & Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Review a Proposed Amendment to a Subdivision Plan approved on December 7, 2023 at 132 Homer Street (addressing Lots 2 & 3, i.e. 60 & 61 Chapin Road)
- Site Plan Review (Village Center Overlay District) SPR 26-4 to construct a 4.5-story, 26-unit multi-family dwelling at 19 Highland Avenue, Newtonville
- Special Permit (Village Center Overlay District) VCSP-26-1 to allow restricted end stalls and reduced aisle widths in the parking facility at 19 Highland Avenue, Newtonville
- Planning and Development Board Discussion of #42-26: Ordinance change in Chapter 30 to allow raised beds in the front and rear setback under certain conditions
- Minutes:
- February 2, 2026 Regular Meeting
- March 2, 2026 Regular Meeting
- April 6, 2026 Regular Meeting
- Staff Updates
- Upcoming Meetings
Youth Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 4 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes:
- Debrief SparkShare Storytelling Summit
- Debrief April 28th Newton Civic Spotlight
- Discuss May 18th YCAB Celebration
- Discuss Annual Report to the City Council & Department Updates
Dangerous/Nuisance Dog Complaint Hearing will be held in person (City Hall, Room 211) on Wednesday, May 6 at 7PM. See agenda.
Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, May 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes (see Meeting Packet):
- Wetlands Decisions:
- Notice of Intent: Kennard Boardwalk replacement at 0 Dudley Road Off (see Kennard Boardwalk NOI, Kennard Boardwalk Plan)
- Certificate of Compliance: Fence in Flood Zone, tree cutting, planting at 176 Dedham Street
- Minor Plan Change Request: Planting plan to address fence in unapproved location at 152 Suffolk Road
- Other Decisions
- Updates and Discussion
- Public Comment and Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours in Advance
WestMetro HOME Consortium will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 7 at 9AM. The agenda includes:
- Budget Update
- Fair Housing Testing Program Year 3
- Update on SAVE Program
- HOME Final Rule
- FY27 Annual Action Plan:
- Budget Update
- Timeline
- HEROs and Environmental Reviews
- FY26 Subrecipient Agreements Update
- Monitoring Update
Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will meet in person (Brigham House, 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 7 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Substantive topics:
- Village Enhancement Project:
- Zoning
- General discussion
- Village Day
- Update about Route 9 over Green Line bridge project
- Village parking district
- Village Enhancement Project:
- Administrative items:
- Review and approval of April 2 minutes
- Treasurer’s report
- New Business
Farm Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 7 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Introduction of Laila Bravo
- NCF Staffing for 2026 Season
- Farm & Field Operations
- Farm Programming & Events
- Buildings, Grounds, and Infrastructure Status & Issues
- Update Farm Commission Vacancies
- Meeting Minutes from February 5, 2026
- New Business
Newtonville Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes:
- Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish and rebuild rear deck at 168 Walnut Street
- Administrative discussion: Minutes
