The Finance Committee met on January 12and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Charm, Greenberg, Krintzman, Malakie, Micley, and Silber. City staff: Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux, Chief Operating Officer Josh Morse, Comptroller Steve Curley, Director of Cultural…
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The Zoning & Planning Committee met on January 12, 2026 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved Held Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright, Albright, Gordon, Oliver, Dahmubed, Getz, and Kalis. Also Present: Councilors Roche, Block, Farrell, Greenberg, and Malakie. City staff: Katie Whewell,…
The Programs & Services Committee met on January 7 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved “The Chair asked Committee members on a preference in planning future Programs & Servicesmeetings as it relates to in-person, hybrid, or virtual modes of participation. The Committeeagreed…
The Public Facilities Committee met on January 7 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Dahmubed, Getz, Gordon, Grossman, Kelley, and Leary.
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on January 7 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved All the businesses paid their fees and were approved by Inspectional Services, Treasury, and Police Departments. Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden,…
The Land Use Committee met on January 6 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved Held Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Block, Farrell, Golden, Irish, Lucas, and Roche. Also Present: Councilors Malakie, Wright, and Oliver. City staff: Senior Planner Sondria Berman, Acting Director…
Newton’s economy has changed over the last 25 years. In 2000, commercial property taxes were 20% of total property taxes, in 2026, they are less than 8%. Recognizing that “economic development is critical for the health of our city,” Mayor Laredo has asked the City Council to move economic development…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video). All approved items may be appealed through the close of business on December 31, 2025. Non-resident visitor parking permits/fee clarification along Hull Street and Elm Road (Ward 2)The Council approved updates to multiple sections of the…
The Financial Audit Advisory Committee reviewed the following financial highlights, the management letter, and special projects (see the report and watch the meeting video): Zach Fentross “explained that in the statement of net position, the City has liabilities of $1.2 billion, which are primarily made up of long-term liabilities. He…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Request to allow non-accessory parking, associated dimensional waivers relative to surface parking lots and to allow a retaining wall exceeding four feet in height at 56 Chapel Street (5-2-1, Councilors Kelley and Lucas opposed, Councilor…