The City’s Transportation Network Improvement Plan (TNI) was discussed at the April 2 Public Facilities Committee. The TNI, formerly known as the Accelerated Road Program, was designed by Mayor Setti Warren. Its goal was to improve the condition of Newton’s roads by increasing road repair spending $9 million a year…
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The Land Use Committee approved the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Laredo, Leary, Lobovits, and LucasAlso Present: Councilors Albright and WrightCity Staff Present: Chief Planner Katie Whewell, Assistant City Solicitor Jonah Temple,…
The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): A total of 22 people spoke at the public hearing on a mix of issues: concerns about less parking, less office space, more traffic, desire for more housing, overall support for the project,…
The Finance Committee approved the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Grossman, Bixby, Humphrey, Greenberg, Lipof, and MicleyCity staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley; Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Perry Rosenfield; Commissioner of Public Works Shawna Sullivan; Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Bernie…
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Getz, Danberg, and KalisAlso Present: Councilors Lobovits, Lucas, Kelley, Block, Leary, Malakie, and FarrellPlanning & Development Board…
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Getz, Kelley, Leary, Danberg, and GentileAbsent: Councilors Kalis and LaredoCity Staff: Associate City Engineer John Daghlian, Commissioner of Public Works Shawna Sullivan andDeputy Commissioner…
Tight school budgets, outdated school buildings, and uncontested School Committee elections: When did these issues begin? Fig City News dug into archives and discovered a history of Newton’s schools dating back to the 17th century rife with issues that vex us to this day: funding, teacher pay, curriculum, governance, school…
The Rules Subcommittee voted to approve the following (see the report and watch the meeting video (downloadable MP4 video): The Rules Subcommittee voted to reject the following: Development of policy to honor long-serving Councilors: for departing or deceased Councilors within the Council Rules. The consensus was that such honors should…
The Rules Subcommittee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to reject the following proposal: The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Oliver (Chair), Krintzman, Humphrey, and BakerAlso Present: Councilors Malakie and WrightCity Staff: Carol Moore, City Clerk/Clerk of the Council;…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Each decision can be appealed until April 2, 2025. Voting Members Present: Captain Devine, (Police), Mitchell Fischman (resident), David Koses(DPW) and Adrian Ayala (DPW)Absent: Councilor DownsAlso Present: Councilor LucasCity Staff: Jini Fairley (ADA Coordinator)