The Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, June 16. See the report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Lucas, and Roche.Absent: Councilor Golden.Also present: Councilors Albright, Malakie, Wright, and Oliver.City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Jonah Temple, Deputy City Solicitor; Zach Melcher, Planning…
Posts published in July 2026
In honor of the 250th anniversary of United States independence, the Declaration of Independence was read publicly in a ceremony at the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall on Wednesday, July 8. According to Mayor Marc Laredo, the event was intended to renew pride in national identity and bring about…
When Green Newton board co-chair Brian Hodgson launched the Green Newton Exchange podcast in February 2025, he wasn’t trying to create another environmental news source. Instead, he wanted to make conversations about climate action more accessible and introduce residents to the people and organizations working to make Newton more sustainable.…
Rep. John Lawn (10th Middlesex District) is lead sponsor of House Bill 1829 to remove the current statute of limitations on civil cases of child sexual abuse. Current state law allows a victim to file a civil suit until the victim is age 53 (or until age 60 if the victim…
The Newtonville Historic District Commission’s review of a proposal to replace four gas-powered street lamps on Prescott Street with solar-powered LED fixtures was postponed last week due to lack of a quorum. This may delay a decision that could shape the future of Newton’s remaining 77 historic gas-powered street lamps.…
Newton celebrated the 4th of July on Saturday, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Despite impending storms in nearby towns, celebrations in the Garden City went on with gusto, featuring an impressive fireworks display in the evening, and parades, a carnival, vendors, and ice cream earlier in the day.…
On June 7th, members of the Upper Falls Neighborhood Area Council and local volunteers shone a spotlight on the hidden history behind several buildings in Upper Falls that many Newton residents pass by without a second thought. Speakers were stationed at 14 historically significant stops along the walking tour path,…
Highlights this week… City Council City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Land Use Committee will meet Tuesday regarding requests for: School Committee School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Newton Public Schools are in a “soft close” through July 12. Boards and Commissions Parks &…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Land Use Committee will meet in person (Council Chambers, Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, July 7 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests:
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Newton Public Schools are in “soft close” through July 12.
Parks & Recreation Naming and Signage Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) on Monday, July 6 at 4PM. The agenda includes: Urban Design Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, July 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday,…
While some who are downsizing or weeding through the estate of a loved one may feel they are drowning in accumulated decades of “stuff,” others don’t even have the bare necessities to make their house a home. However, many have found that de-clogging their spaces through donation is a win-win…