The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following (see report and meeting video): Attendees: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie, Lobovits, Oliver. Absent: Baker, Humphrey, Farrell, Micley. Staff: Commissioner of Parks, Recreation & Culture Nicole Banks.
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The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see report and meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold: Attendees: Councilors Albright (Chair), Leary, Kelley, Getz, Danberg, Kalis; absent: Gentile, Laredo. Also present: Councilor Malakie. Staff: Associate Engineer John Daghlian.
Two incumbent City Councilors – Alan Lobovits (Ward 6) and Rick Lipof (Ward 8) – withdrew from their races for reelection just before the deadline, narrowing the field to three in Ward 6 and leaving the two remaining Ward 8 candidates unopposed. Alan Lobovits (Ward 6) In a surprise announcement,…
The ballot for Newton’s November 4 municipal election has been finalized, after recent decisions by candidates. Councilors Rick Lipof (Ward 8) and Alan Lobovits (Ward 6) withdrew from their races on August 7, the last day to do so. Earlier, in Ward 4, Cyrus Dahmubed decided to run for Councilor-at-Large,…
[UPDATE] Candidates Maria Greenberg and Josh Krintzman have provided links to their campaign websites. And in Ward 4, Cyrus Dahmubed has decided to run for Councilor-at-Large, against first-time candidate James Chaimanis and incumbent Josh Krintzman — three candidates for two seats. Dahmubed’s dropping out of the Ward Councilor race ensures…
Ward 6 Councilor Martha Bixby will hold office hours in Newton Highlands on Friday morning, August 15, 8:45AM-10:15 AM, in Rodney Barker Square (at corner of Hartford and Lincoln Streets). If the weather is bad, the event will be inside at Cacao.
The City Councilors of Ward 2 — Councilors-At-Large Susan Albright and Tarik Lucas and Ward Councilor David Micley — will hold a joint office hour on September 19, 4PM-5PM, at Clover (835 Washington Street). Bring questions, feedback, or ideas.
Public Facilities will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 28 at 7PM. the agenda includes the following: Traffic Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, July 31 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, July 22 at 7PM, aslo broadcast on NewTV’s YouTube channel. The agenda includes the following: Public Facilities will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, July 23 at 7PM. The agenda includes…
On Wednesday, July 9, the City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee met to consider the “current state of Newton’s commercial office space,” as the Committee’s agenda described the discussion item. According to the agenda, the discussion was intended to focus on new commercial office leases, the current commercial office space…
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following (see report and watch the meeting video): The Zoning & Planning Committee set a public hearing date of September 25, 2025 for the following items: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Kalis, Getz, and DanbergAlso Present: Councilors Lucas,…
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following (see report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Kalis, Getz, and DanbergAlso Present: Councilors Farrell, Lucas, Malakie, Greenberg, and BlockCity Staff: Deputy Director of Planning Jen Caira, Senior Assistant City Solicitor Andrew Lee,…