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…
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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Tight school budgets, outdated school buildings, and uncontested School Committee elections: When did these issues begin?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)
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted no action necessary for the following: The committee voted to hold the following: Voting Members Present: Captain Devine, (Police), Councilor Downs, David Koses (DPW)Adrian Ayala (DPW), Margot Spiller, Alternate Resident Traffic Council MemberAlso…
The Land Use Committee voted on the following items (see Report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee withdrew without prejudice: Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Farrell, Laredo, Leary, Lobovits, and LucasAbsent: Councilor DownsAlso Present: Councilors Albright, Gentile, Greenberg, Lipof, Malakie, Oliver, and WrightCity Staff Present: Chief Planner…
The Finance Committee approved the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Malakie (Vice Chair), Grossman, Bixby, Humphrey, Greenberg, Lipof, and MicleyAbsent: Councilor GentileCity staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley; Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Perry Rosenfield; Financial Analyst Trevor Goehring; Treasurer Ron Mendes; Worker’s Compensation &…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): The Zoning & Planning Committee held the following: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Getz, Danberg, and KalisAlso Present: Councilors Lobovits, Lucas, Kelley, Block, Leary, Malakie, Greenberg, and LipofCity Staff: Jennifer Caira,…
The Programs & Services Committee approved the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Oliver, Micley, Malakie, Humphrey, Baker, and FarrellAbsent: Councilor LobovitsCity Staff: Hattie Kerwin Derrick, Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to hold the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Block, Bixby, Greenberg, Lipof, and WrightAlso Present: Councilors Farrell, Oliver, Malakie, and BakerCity Staff: Newton Police Captain Daniel Devine and Hattie Kerwin Derrick,Director of Community…