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City Council Meetings – Week of 6/14/2026

City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chambers) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 15 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614 (HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Programs &…

Finance Committee Report – 6/8/2026

The Finance Committee met on Monday, June 8. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Charm, Greenberg, Malakie, Krintzman, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Micley.City staff: Greg Ansaldi, Chief Information Officer; Rachel Sherman, Deputy Director of Information Technology; Marc Welch, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation; Gregory Gentile,…

Zoning & Planning Committee Report – 6/8/2026

The Zoning & Planning Committee met on Monday, June 8. See the report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright (Vice Chair), Gordon, Albright, Getz, Oliver, and Dahmubed.Absent: Councilor Kalis.Also present: Councilors Roche, Block, Malakie, and Irish.City staff: Katie Whewell, Acting Director of Planning & Development; Nora…

Programs & Services Committee Report – 6/3/2026

The Programs & Services Committee met on Wednesday, June 3. See the report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie (Vice Chair), Oliver, Farrell, Charm, Bixby, and Baker.Absent: Councilor Micley.City staff: Anthony Ciccariello, Commissioner of Inspectional Services; Deb Finamore, Executive Administrator of Inspectional Services.

Public Facilities Committee Report – 6/3/2026

The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, June 3. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Getz (Vice-Chair), Albright, Gordon, Dahmubed, Grossman, Kelley, and Leary.Absent: Councilor Kalis (Chair).City staff: Sam Nighman, Co-Director of Sustainability; Alex Valcarce, Commissioner of Public Buildings; Shawna Sullivan, Commissioner of Public Works; Bernie McDonald,…

Public Safety & Transportation Committee Report – 6/3/2026

The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, June 3. See the report and meeting video. Approved No Action Necessary Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Block, Irish, Roche, and Silber.Absent: Councilors Golden and Wright.Also present: Councilors Leary and Gordon.City staff: Sergeant Jason Schlegel and Chief Timothy Cohoon, Newton Police…

Land Use Committee Report – 6/2/2026

The Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, June 2. See the report and meeting video. Approved Held (Public Hearing Continued) Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Lucas, and Roche.Absent: Councilor Golden.Also present: Councilor Malakie.City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Jonah Temple, Deputy City Solicitor; Cat Kemmett, Deputy Chief…

City Council Meetings – Week of 6/7/2026

City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Finance Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday,…

City Council Meetings – Week of 5/31/2026

City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chambers) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614 (HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Land Use…

Programs & Services Committee Report – 5/20/2026

The Programs & Services Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie, Oliver, Farrell, Charm, Bixby, and Baker.Absent: Councilor Micley.City staff: Marc Welch, Acting Commissioner of Parks & Rec; John Rice, Chief Community Service Officer; Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer;…

Public Facilities Committee Report – 5/20/2026

The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Gordon, Dahmubed, Grossman, Kelley, Getz, and Leary.City staff: Andrew Lee, Assistant City Solicitor; Sam Nighman, Co-Director of Sustainability.

Public Safety & Transportation Committee Report – 5/20/2026

The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report; video is not yet posted. Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Golden.Also present: Councilor Leary.City staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department; Waneta Trabert, Director of Sustainable Materials Management.

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