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:…
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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…
Newton officially entered a new chapter in City government on January 1 as a packed City Hall gallery gathered for the inauguration of the City’s new administration. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey attended the event to help usher in the new Mayor, City Councilors, and School Committee members. Healey noted that…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) on Thursday, January 1 at 12PM for the inauguration of Mayor, City Council, and School Committee. See 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. The Inauguration Docket…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week.
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video). All approved items may be appealed through the close of business on December 31, 2025. Non-resident visitor parking permits/fee clarification along Hull Street and Elm Road (Ward 2)The Council approved updates to multiple sections of the…
At the final City Council meeting of the year and the term, six Newton City Councilors – Alan Lobovits, Bill Humphrey, Andreae Downs, Vicki Danberg, Rick Lipof, and Mayor-elect Marc Laredo – reflected on their time in office. Councilor Lenny Gentile, who was not in attendance, will also retire after…
The Financial Audit Advisory Committee reviewed the following financial highlights, the management letter, and special projects (see the report and watch the meeting video): Zach Fentross “explained that in the statement of net position, the City has liabilities of $1.2 billion, which are primarily made up of long-term liabilities. He…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Request to allow non-accessory parking, associated dimensional waivers relative to surface parking lots and to allow a retaining wall exceeding four feet in height at 56 Chapel Street (5-2-1, Councilors Kelley and Lucas opposed, Councilor…
The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Acceptance and expenditure of a $5,000,000 FY2026 MassWorks grant for the Crafts Street Culvert Replacement project. The Committee approved acceptance of a competitive state grant to support replacement or lining of a deteriorated culvert segment near…