Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 7/12/2026

Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 13 at 6PM. The agenda includes:

• Parking Fines Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Here2There
• ADA Coordinator – role priorities and interview questions
• Audio descriptions for city events
• Report out on Housing Sub-Committee
• Disability Pride event July 19th – volunteers needed
• August meeting – vote to cancel
• Minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 13 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes:

• WP East Acquisitions requesting a Comprehensive Permit pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40B to construct a 234-unit residential development, including 59 affordable units and 290 parking spaces, on a 2.7-acre lot at 19 Court Street #1, 19 Court Street #2, 21 Court Street, 34 Crafts Street, 36 Crafts Street, 38 Crafts Street, 48 Crafts Street, and 50 Crafts Street
• Packard Cove Associates, LLP requesting a variance from Sections 4.4.1 and 6.4.38.B.1 to allow a microfulfillment center exceeding 10,000 square feet at 241-247 Riverview Avenue
• 528 Boylston Owner, LLC requesting to change details of the Comprehensive Permit granted May 8, 2024 (as modified March 27, 2025) to change the sidewalk location abutting Boylston Street, to be heard for a determination of whether the changes are substantial or insubstantial, at 528 Boylston Street
• Meeting minutes for April 29, 2026 and May 19, 2026

See also: Meeting Packet;  Meeting Packet #2; Meeting Packet #3; Meeting Packet #4

Planning & Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes:

• Request to review a proposed amendment to a subdivision plan approved December 7, 2023 addressing Lots 2 & 3 (60 & 61 Chapin Road) at 132 Homer Street. See also: July 7 Engineering Memo; Abutter Comments and Materials combined packet ##1; Abutter Comments and Materials combined packet #2. Chair’s note: the public hearing remains open; individual speakers get three minutes, and four or more people may pool their time for a single representative to speak for twelve minutes
• Discussion with Economic Development Department
• Staff updates
• Minutes: May 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 regular meetings
• Upcoming meetings: regular monthly meeting August 3, 2026

Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, July 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes:

• Requests for Certificates of Appropriateness to:
  • Convert a garage into an ADU, enclose a screened-in porch, install a new front porch with ramp, and add a new rear deck at 8 Leighton Road
  • Replace gas-powered street lamps with solar LED street lamps at 53 Vista Avenue, 21 Vista Avenue, and 118 Windermere Road
• Discussion and recommendation on a proposal to combine the Auburndale, Newtonville, and Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commissions into one commission

Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, July 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes:

• Public hearing for Bike Share Improvements at Recreation Site full proposal
• Public hearing for NAHT FY27 full proposal
• Administrative items: financial presentation, approval of minutes, and current projects and staff update

Economic Development Commission will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, July 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes:

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Formalizing 2026 EDC working groups, membership, and deliverables (Managing the Curb; Wayfinding signage; Vitality of Village Centers; Commercial Businesses for Newton; Business Access & Regulatory Review)
• Economic development updates
• City updates
• Next meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Board of Assessors will meet in person (City Hall, Room 108) on Wednesday, July 15 at 9AM. The agenda includes:

• Approval of June 2026 exemption and abatement reports

Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, July 16 at 7PM. The agenda includes:

• Requests for Certificates of Appropriateness to:
  • Replace windows and light fixtures and repave the driveway for ADA parking and a loading area (continued) at 130 Beacon Street
  • Install James Hardie plank siding at 25 Old England Road
  • Install a storage shed, extend fencing, install a granite apron at the top and bottom of the driveway, and install an emergency egress window well with screening plants at 101 Old Orchard Road
  • Install an HVAC system at 30 Kingsbury Road
• Administrative items: approval of minutes and election of officers