The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Appropriation of $2,304,983.75 for Phase 2 of the Pump Station Rehabilitation CIP Project. The Committee approved funding for construction and construction oversight to rehabilitate five City pump stations—Quinobequin Road, Elliot Street, Edgewater Park, Manet Road,…
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The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Public auto license renewals (6-0) Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Bixby, Greenberg, and WrightAbsent: Councilors Block and LipofAlso Present: Councilor-Elect SilberCity Staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Auto Dealer Licenses (6-0-1, Councilor Laredo not voting). Licenses were approved for: 41 Farwell Street (7-0) to rezone to Multi Residence 2. Petition Documents Draft Council Order 41 Farwell Street (site plan / special permit)…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): All items approved can be appealed through the close of business on December 10, 2025. Jacobs Terrace at Hartman Road (Ward 8) (5-0) The Council approved the installation of a stop or yield sign at the…
The Special Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and video): Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Property Tax Levy distribution percentages (7-0) “Single-family and two-family homes make up almost 80%; all residential properties make up 92%; and commercial, industrial, and personal businesses make up about 7.7%” in FY26.“Median sale prices…
At the end of two decades of rapid growth in enrollment after World War II, Newton Public Schools (NPS) was led by a pioneering Superintendent who oversaw major changes in curriculum that drew nationwide attention. Back then, the NPS had more power in determining its budget allocation, and the budget…
The MBTA gave an update on the Newtonville Commuter Rail Accessibility Project on December 11 at City Hall. The new station’s $50 million funding is fully committed, including $7 million from the Federal Government thanks to Congressman Auchincloss. The project is anticipated to be completed by early 2029. The project…
Following World War II, Newton was known as “one of the best school systems in the country.” James Conant, president of Harvard, called Newton a lighthouse that pointed the way to excellence in public education. Community organizations worked closely with NPS. Leaders of the PTA and the Newton Teachers Federation…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held the following: Attendees: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Lobovits, Laredo, and Downs. Also present: Councilors Malakie, Wright, and Oliver. City staff: Senior Planner Sondria Berman; Chief Planner Katie Whewell; Deputy…
The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee took No Action Necessary on: The Committee referred to the 2026–2027 term: Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Greenberg, Bixby, Lipof, Humphrey, Micley and GrossmanCity staff: Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux, DPW Commissioner Shawna Sullivan,…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Kalis, Danberg, and KrintzmanAbsent: Councilor GetzAlso Present: Councilor Block and FarrellCity Staff: Director of Planning and Development Barney Heath, Chief of Long Range Planning Zachery LeMel, and…
The Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Attendees: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Humphrey, Oliver, Baker, Malakie, Farrell, and Lobovits; absent: Micley. City staff: Director of Older Adult Services Mignonne Murray; City Clerk Drew Willison; Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Yeo; Senior Assistant City…