The Committee discussed FY2025 audit readiness and financial risks (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilor Malakie (Chair), Councilor Lipof, Councilor Oliver, Citizen Representative Carl Valente, Citizen Representative Alex Jablon, Citizen Representative Patrick SongAbsent: Councilor Micley, School Committee member Rajeev Parlikar, and Citizen Representative JP NahmiasCity Staff:…
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The Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Programs and Services Committee voted no action necessary: Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Humphrey, Oliver, Malakie, Lobovits, Baker, and FarrellAbsent: Councilor MicleyCity Staff: Director of Older Adult Services Mignonne Murray, Superintendent Anna Nolin,Assistant Superintendent…
The Public Facilities Committee held the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee voted no action necessary: Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Danberg, Gentile, Getz, Kalis, Kelley, Leary, and LaredoAlso present: Councilors Malakie and OliverCity Staff: Chief Environmental Planner Jennifer Steel, Chief Operating Officer Jonathan…
The committee received public safety approved (see the report and watch the meeting video): The committee received public safety briefings and operational updates: Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas and BixbyAbsent: Councilors Block, Greenberg, Lipof and WrightCity Staff: Captain Devine and Chief McMains, Newton Police Department; Chief Gentile andAssistant Chief…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee held: The Land Use Committee supported: A Consistency Ruling Request for 276 Nevada Street from the Commissioner of Inspectional Services regarding an existing retaining wall. Petition Documents Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block,…
Newton for Everyone held a forum on “the growing challenge of teacher retention and housing costs” on Tuesday, September 30. Heather Peske, President of the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), presented Newton-specific data on the challenge public school teachers face trying to purchase or rent in the city. NCTQ…
In the early 20th century, Newton was known throughout the state and nation for its innovative public school system, with high educational standards and cooperative officials. In 1930, Boston University’s School of Education contracted with Newton Public Schools (NPS) for their students “to see progressive principles of education at work…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held the following: Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Lobovits, and LaredoAbsent: Councilor DownsAlso Present: Councilors Oliver, Malakie, and WrightCity Staff Present: Deputy Chief Planner Cat Kemmett, Planning Associate Sondria Berman,…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held the following: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Kalis, Getz, Danberg, and KrintzmanAlso Present: Councilor MalakieCity Staff: Deputy Director of Planning and Development Jen Caira, Chief of Long Range Planning…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held the following: Present: Councilors Oliver (Vice Chair), Wright, Kalis, Getz, and BakerAbsent: Councilors Albright, Danberg, and KrintzmanAlso Present: Councilors Malakie, and Farrell