The Finance Committee met on January 12and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Charm, Greenberg, Krintzman, Malakie, Micley, and Silber. City staff: Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux, Chief Operating Officer Josh Morse, Comptroller Steve Curley, Director of Cultural…
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The Zoning & Planning Committee met on January 12, 2026 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved Held Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright, Albright, Gordon, Oliver, Dahmubed, Getz, and Kalis. Also Present: Councilors Roche, Block, Farrell, Greenberg, and Malakie. City staff: Katie Whewell,…
The Programs & Services Committee met on January 7 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved “The Chair asked Committee members on a preference in planning future Programs & Servicesmeetings as it relates to in-person, hybrid, or virtual modes of participation. The Committeeagreed…
The Public Facilities Committee met on January 7 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Dahmubed, Getz, Gordon, Grossman, Kelley, and Leary.
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on January 7 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved All the businesses paid their fees and were approved by Inspectional Services, Treasury, and Police Departments. Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden,…
The Land Use Committee met on January 6 and took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video): Approved Held Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Block, Farrell, Golden, Irish, Lucas, and Roche. Also Present: Councilors Malakie, Wright, and Oliver. City staff: Senior Planner Sondria Berman, Acting Director…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, January 20 at 7:45PM. See the 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 & Services Committee…
Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Traffic Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday,…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Land Use Committee will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, January 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Programs & Services Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, January 7 at 7PM. The agenda includes:…
The Ward Councilor for Ward 2, David Micley, and his wife plan to move from Ward 2 to Ward 6 in mid-January to accommodate their growing family. Under the Newton City Charter, Micley is allowed to remain in office for his elected term (through 2027), and he says he intends…