Sean Roche is one of three candidates seeking the two at-large City Council seats from Ward 6. A first-time candidate in Newton, Roche has been long engaged in Newton governance. He said, “I think politics are a necessary piece of civic engagement.” He described becoming a bike commuter when he…
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We are delighted to have the opportunity to vote for Cyrus Dahmubed for City Council for one of the two At-Large City Council seats from Ward 4. All registered Newton voters can vote for him. A lifelong resident of Auburndale, Cyrus has devoted his career to architecture and urban planning,…
Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, October 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, October 15 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Traffic Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday,…
Here is information for voters regarding Newton’s November 4, 2025 municipal election: Candidate and their websites, candidate forums and interviews, a ballot question, and voting methods and hours. Some information is not yet available. Fig City News will update this guide as new information becomes available. Jump to the following…
Recodification Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 6 at 8:30AM. The agenda includes the following: City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 6 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. The meeting will be live broadcast on NewTV’s…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held the following: Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Lobovits, and LaredoAbsent: Councilor DownsAlso Present: Councilors Oliver, Malakie, and WrightCity Staff Present: Deputy Chief Planner Cat Kemmett, Planning Associate Sondria Berman,…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held the following: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Kalis, Getz, Danberg, and KrintzmanAlso Present: Councilor MalakieCity Staff: Deputy Director of Planning and Development Jen Caira, Chief of Long Range Planning…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held the following: Present: Councilors Oliver (Vice Chair), Wright, Kalis, Getz, and BakerAbsent: Councilors Albright, Danberg, and KrintzmanAlso Present: Councilors Malakie, and Farrell
The Real Property Reuse Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Danberg (Chair), Lucas, Getz, Laredo, Malakie, Oliver, and LipofAbsent: Councilor GentileAlso Present: Councilors Block, Kelley, and KrintzmanCity staff present: Assistant City Solicitor Andrew Lee, Director of Housing and CommunityDevelopment Lara Kritzer and…
The Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Programs and Services Committee held the following: Attendees: Councilors Humphrey (Vice Chair), Farrell, Malakie, Lobovits; Absent: Councilors Krintzman, Oliver, Micley, and Baker; Also present: Councilor Leary; City staff: Police Chief McMains and Assistant…
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…
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…