The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee took No Action Necessary on the following: Attendees: Councilors Danberg (Acting Chair), Getz, Kalis, Kelley, Leary, Laredo; Absent: Councilors Albright and Gentile; Also present: Councilor Wright; Newton Energy Commission Peter Barrer; Staff: Chief…
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The Land Use Committee held the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Attendees: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Downs, Lobovits, LaredoAlso Present: Councilors Gentile, Lipof, Krintzman, Malakie, Greenberg, Oliver, Danberg, Albright,Wright, and GetzCity Staff Present: Deputy Chief Planner Cat Kemmett, Deputy City Solicitor Jonah Temple,Deputy…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Items may be appealed through the close of business on October 1, 2025. The Traffic Council voted No Action Necessary on the following: The Traffic Council held the following: The Traffic Council denied the following Voting…
Monday evening, September 29, Caroline Weiss, Newton’s Climate Action Coordinator, gave an update at the Newton Library on the City’s draft Climate Action Plan 2026-2030. Following her presentation, a panel of representatives from various Newton climate action organizations discussed their priorities and answered questions. The event was organized by Ellie…
The Programs & Services Committee took the action below (see the report and watch the meeting video): Recommended to City Council City Clerk/Clerk of the Council Candidate Interviews (6-0) After interviewing the four public finalists, the Committee voted 6–0 to recommend Andrew Willison for appointment. The Councilors highlighted his depth…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee held: Attendees: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Downs; Absent: Councilors Laredo, Lobovits; Also Present: Councilors Malakie, Lipof, Wright; Staff: Chief Planner Katie Whewell, Director of Planning & Development Barney…
The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Attendees: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Greenberg, Bixby, Humphrey, Lipof, Grossman; Absent: Micley; Staff and Guests: DPW Commissioner Sullivan, Police Superintendent Dowling, Director of Transportation Planning Jenn Martin, Comptroller Steve Curley, Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Perry…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Zoning and Planning Committee held: Attendees: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Kalis, Getz, Danberg, Krintzman; Also Present: Councilors Malakie, Kelley, Block; Staff: Deputy Director Jen Caira, Chief of Long-Range Planning Zack LeMel,…
The Programs & Services Committee Approved (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Programs & Services Committee determined No Action Necessary: Chair’s note: Update on City Clerk recruitment; finalist interviews scheduled for Thursday, September 11 with a break for the 9/11 memorial. Attendees: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Humphrey, Malakie,…
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee voted no action necessary: The Public Facilities Committee held: Attendees: Councilors Albright, Danberg, Gentile, Getz, Kalis, Kelley, Leary, Laredo; Also Present: Councilors Lobovits, Lucas, Oliver; Staff: Department of Public Works Commissioner…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Adoption of M.G.L. c. 40, §71 for School Bus Camera Enforcement (6–0) Newton Police Department explained the law would allow automatic civil tickets of $250 for vehicles passing stopped school buses; Bus Patrol…
The Land Use Committee Approved (see report and watch the meeting video) : The Land Use Committee Held the following: Attendees: Committee Councilors Lucas (co-chair), Block, Farrell, Leary, Laredo, and Lobovits; Councilors Malakie, Lipof, and Wright; Deputy Chief Planner Cat Kemmett; Planning Associate Sondria Berman; and Senior Assistant City Solicitor…