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Public Safety & Transportation Committee Report – 10/9/2024

The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The committee held the following: Municipalities are allowed to use price as a parking management tool. Newton has not raised parking fines for many years. The Mayor’s Transportation Advisory Group suggested adding a…

City reviews $2 million request from First Baptist Church in Newton Center to help repair its bell tower

The First Baptist Church in Newton has requested $2 million in Community Preservation funds from the City to help pay for a $4.45 million restoration of its historic bell tower. The proposal is being reviewed by the Community Preservation Committee and the City Council. Why does the bell tower need…

Land Use Committee Report – 10/1/2024

The Land Use Committee approved the following (see report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee held the following: The Committee also reviewed an Inspectional Services Department Consistency Ruling for 275 Grove Street regarding an updated landscape plan to increase usable outdoor space and an outdoor patio. Two…

Traffic Council Report – 9/12/2024

The Traffic Council voted on the following items (see Report and watch the video): Approved: Approved items may be appealed through the close of business on October 2, 2024. Held: “Option 3 would create a new parking district in the neighborhood and change the parking regulations within the map. Where…

Land Use Committee Report 9/10/2024

The Land Use Committee approved the following (see Report and watch the Video): The Land Use Committee voted to Hold the following:

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