The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): All approved items could be appealed through the close of business on December 11, 2024. The Traffic Council voted to deny the following: The Traffic Council voted to hold the following:
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On Monday, December 16, the City Council passed the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) in a near unanimous vote (23 Yea, and Councilor Micley absent). Two friendly amendments were approved: One by Councilor Gentile calls for the BERDO Administrator and Advisory Commission to meet with the Council 90…
On December 11, at the Charles River Regional Chamber (CRRC) Real Estate Forum, an audience member asked, “If Wellesley may lose up to 15% of its population over the next five years, why do you need more housing?” “The housing crisis is a regional crisis,” replied Wellesley’s Planning Director, Eric…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following: The Land Use Committee voted no action necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Kelley, Laredo, Leary, and LobovitsAlso Present: Councilors Malakie,…
The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Grossman, Bixby, Humphrey, Greenberg, and LipofAbsent: Councilor MicleyAlso present: Councilors Oliver, Albright, Getz, Danberg, Kalis, Wright, and Krintzman City staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley; Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux; Financial Analyst…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): No further action was necessary for other items, and no items were denied or held. Present: Councilors Oliver (Vice-Chair), Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Getz, Danberg, and KalisAbsent: Councilor BakerAlso Present: Councilors Gentile, Malakie, Greenberg, Bixby,…
Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Programs & Services Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Oliver, Micley, Malakie, Humphrey, Lobovits, Baker, andFarrellCity Staff: Anna Nolin, Superintendent; Liam Hurley, Assistant Superintendent/ Chief Financialand Administrative Officer; Mignonne…
Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Public Facilities Committee voted to deny the following: Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Getz, Kelley, Gentile, Leary, Laredo, and DanbergAbsent: Councilor KalisAlso Present: Councilors Greenberg and MalakieCity Staff: Associate City Engineer John Daghlian and Design Engineer Alfredo…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Wright, Block, Greenberg, Lipof and BixbyCity Staff: Sergeant Babcock, Newton Police DepartmentOthers Present: Brian…
Shouting matches at public meetings are not uncommon in Newton. Debates over subjects as mundane as math make national news. At times, observers and participants seem mystified by the assumptions made, accusations thrown, and the ugly name-calling. After the teacher’s strike, the City Council acknowledged the need for “a renewed…