Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 11 at 7PM. The agenda includes (see Staff Memo) requests for Certificates of Appropriateness to:
- Replace gas-powered street lamps with solar LED street lamps at 53 Vista Avenue, 21 Vista Avenue, and 118 Windermere Road
- Install a new door at 26 Fern Street
- Election of Officers
Design Review Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, August 12 at 6PM. The agenda includes:
- Review, discussion, and approval of Draft Sustainability Guidelines 2026 Update
- New project feasibility study updates: Police Headquarters and Training Facility, Newton South High School, Ward Elementary School and Underwood Elementary School
Urban Design Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, August 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes requests for sign permits for:
- 88 Needham Street — Tropical Smoothie Café
- 2310 Washington Street — Cranshaw Construction
- 1359 Centre Street — Anchor Insurance Group
- 777 Winchester Street — Opus
- 447 Centre Street — Massachusetts Surgery Center
- 447 Centre Street — JL Plastic Surgery
- 776 Beacon Street — Chase
- 1005 Boylston Street — Godino-Ellis & Company
- 1135-1137 Washington Street — West Newton Armory
- 180 Needham Street, unit B — Smile Atelier
- 235-241 Washington Street — RMR Group
- 235-241 Washington Street — Sonesta Global Headquarters
- 1-27 Boylston Street — The RealReal
- Approval of meeting minutes
Newton Upper Falls Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, August 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes approval of minutes and requests for Certificates of Appropriateness to:
- Repair sidewalk and plaza areas and replace existing brick-style stamped concrete with brick-style asphalt pavement at Pettee Square (approximately 1215-1223 Chestnut Street)
- Install 9 replacement windows at 51 Pettee Street