City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chambers) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New 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 will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chambers Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, June 2 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Working session to discuss proposed conditions for special permit to allow three stories, to exceed height, and associated parking waivers at 1100-1102 Beacon Street (no public comment). Petition documents. Planning Memo.
- Appointments: Barbara Gruenthal, Liz Mirabile, Bruce McVittie, and Paul Giragos to the Riverside Neighborhood Liaison Committee
- Reappointments: Theresa Fitzpatrick, Marjorie Summers, Chris Letourneau, Alex Koppenheffer, Jay Flynn, and George Swetz to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Neighborhood Area Council
- Special permit to construct a detached garage and a dormer exceeding FAR and for dimensional relief for a rear dormer at 464 Dudley Road. Petition documents. Planning Memo.
- Special permit to allow a retaining wall with 4 feet or more in height at 335 Langley Road. Petition documents. Planning Memo.
- Special permit to amend Special Permit #449-80 to construct a dormer at 392 Cherry Street, Unit 4. Petition documents. Planning Memo.
Programs & Services Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, June 3 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Request for development of a new resident welcome packet with information on city opportunities
- Requesting update on leaf-blower landscaper registration and enforcement ordinance
- Review of Newton City Charter
- Resolution Declaring the City of Newton’s Support for Newton’s Transgender, Gender Diverse, and LGBTQIA+ Community
Public Safety & Transportation Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 205) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, June 3 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Semi-annual public auto inspections
- Appropriation of $225,000 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash for Police firearm equipment replacement
- Appropriate and expend $105,000 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash to support the Police Department
- Endorsement of MA Legislature Bill to authorize traffic cameras
Public Facilities Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, June 3 at 7PM. The agenda includes:
- Authorization for potential lease for solar energy generation at Burr Elementary School, 191 Pine Street
- Authorization to transfer $277,499 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for heat pumps at Fire Station 2
- Transfer of $100,000 for increased water and sewer usage
- Appropriation of up to $2,792,700 from Water Budget Reserves for water main improvements
- Transfer of $900,000 for improvements to roadways, sidewalks, and ramps
- Appropriate and expend $3,000,000 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash for Transportation and Paving Improvement Program
- Appropriation of $135,000 from June 30, 2025 Certified Free Cash to complete upgrades to the fuel stations at Crafts Street and Elliot Street Yards
- Acceptance of a low-interest loan of $4,329,664 from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust State Revolving Fund for stormwater projects at Cold Spring Park, Cabot Dog Park, and potentially Braceland Park