City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 4 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614 (HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel.
Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 5 has been cancelled. See Meeting Cancellation Notice.
Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 5 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Department Budget & CIP Discussions:
- Submittal of the FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan (#1-26)
- Submittal of the FY2027-FY2031 Supplemental Capital Improvement Plan (#154-26)
- Submittal of the FY2027 Municipal/School Operating Budget (#155-26)
Programs & Services Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, May 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Appropriation of $325,000 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash for NPS science curriculum (#150-26)
- Appropriation of $500,000 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash for Full Day Kindergarten Aides (#153-26)
- Department Budget & CIP Discussions:
- Submittal of the FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan (#1-26)
- Submittal of the FY2027-FY2031 Supplemental Capital Improvement Plan (#154-26)
- Submittal of the FY2027 Municipal/School Operating Budget (#155-26)
Public Facilities Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, May 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Appointment of Emily Prenner to the Design Review Committee (#145-26)
- Appropriation of $3,200,000 for snow and ice expenditures (#147-26)
- Request for relocation of drain easement in 129 Rowe Street, Auburndale — Public Hearing May 6 (#123-26)
- Authorization to accept a grant of $52,000 from Massachusetts Department of Environment Protection Sustainable Materials Recovery Program which will be used for the City’s waste diversion efforts (#140-26)
- Appropriation of $345,697.55 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash for design work for intersection improvements at North Street and Crafts Street (#158-26)
- Authorization to appropriate and expend $1,250,000 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash for Newton South High School feasibility design phase (#136-26)
- Authorization to appropriate and expend $1,250,000 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash for Police Headquarters and Training Facility feasibility design phase (#137-26)
- Authorization to appropriate and expend $1,250,000 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash for Ward and/or Underwood Elementary Schools feasibility design phase (#138-26)
- Authorization to appropriate and expend $63,573.42 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash for security cameras at Underwood Elementary School (#141-26)
- Appropriation of $142,370 from Energy Stabilization Fund for LED Lighting Project at Day Middle School (#161-26)
- Repurpose $500,000 from Docket #123-25 to fund multiple small projects at NPS (#160-26)
- Repurposing of $833,948.85 from Docket #33-24 for Burr School roof (#159-26)
Public Safety & Transportation Committee will meet in person (City Hall) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 7 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Department Budget & CIP Discussions:
- Submittal of the FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan (#1-26)
- Submittal of the FY2027-FY2031 Supplemental Capital Improvement Plan (#154-26)
- Submittal of the FY2027 Municipal/School Operating Budget (#155-26)
- Appropriation of $75,000 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash for Jaws of Life (#148-26)
- Appropriation of $1,000,000 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash for SCBA Harnesses (#149-26)
