City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 4 at 7:45PM. See Reports 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 Committee meeting scheduled for…
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The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met in special session on Wednesday, April 29. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Greenberg.Also present: Councilor Charm.City staff: David Koses, Transportation Coordinator; Geoff Nettleton, Senior Transportation Engineer.
The Finance and Public Safety & Transportation Committees met jointly on Tuesday, April 28. See the report and meeting video. Approved No Action Necessary Held Present (Finance): Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Charm, Greenberg, Malakie, Micley, and Silber.Present (Public Safety & Transportation): Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Irish, Roche, Golden, and…
The Zoning & Planning Committee met on Tuesday, April 28. See the report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright (Vice Chair), Oliver, Gordon, Albright, Dahmubed, Getz, and Kalis.Also present: Councilors Block and Roche.City staff: Katie Whewell, Acting Director of Planning; Nora Colello, Chief of Long-Range Planning;…
The Traffic Council met on Thursday, April 16. See the report and meeting video. Approved – Items may be appealed through the close of business on May 6, 2026. Held No Action Necessary Present: Ned Codd (DPW), Captain Devine (Police), David Koses (DPW), Councilor Lucas, and Margot Spiller (Resident Member Alternate).Also…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met in special session on Wednesday, April 15. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden, and Silber.Also present: Councilors Krintzman, Albright, Oliver, Getz, Malakie, Leary, Charm, Kelley, Kalis, and Dahmubed.City staff: Lieutenant Amanda Henrickson,…
The Zoning & Planning Committee met on Monday, April 13. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright (Vice Chair), Gordon, Albright, Oliver, Getz, Kalis, and Dahmubed.Also present: Councilor Roche.City staff: Katie Whewell, Acting Director of Planning; Nora Colello, Chief of Long-Range Planning; Jane Santosuosso, Chief…
On Monday, April 27, Mayor Marc Laredo presented his proposed FY27 budget to the Newton City Council. In the coming weeks, the City Council will deliberate — and, eventually vote — on his proposed budget. But what exactly are the roles of Mayor Laredo and the City Council in the budget process?…
City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 27 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Zoning & Planning Committee…
The Programs & Services Committee met on Wednesday, April 22. See the report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Malakie (Vice Chair, serving as Chair), Oliver, Farrell, Charm, and Micley.Absent: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Baker, and Bixby.Also present: Councilor Greenberg.City staff: Marc Welch, Acting Commissioner of Parks & Recreation; Jennifer…
The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, April 22. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Getz, Gordon, Dahmubed, Grossman, Kelley, and Leary.Also present: Councilors Block, Roche, Irish, and Wright.City staff: Commissioner of Public Works Shawna Sullivan; Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Bernie McDonald.
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 15. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden, and Silber.Also present: Councilors Krintzman, Albright, Oliver, Getz, Malakie, Leary, Charm, Kelley, Kalis, and Dahmubed.City staff: Lieutenant Amanda Henrickson,…