City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber and Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 5 at 7:45PM and broadcast on NewTV’s Youtube channel government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614 HD, Verizon 33). See Reports Docket and New Docket. During the City Council meeting, the Council will meet…
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The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold the following: Chair’s Note: The budget report for this meeting will be posted at a later date and can be found at https://www.newtonma.gov/government/city-clerk/city-council/council-standing-committees/public-facilities-committee Present: Councilors Albright (Chair),…
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see report and watch the meeting video): Chair’s Note: The committee’s budget report will be posted at a later date. Present: Councilors Oliver (Vice Chair), Baker, Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Getz, Kalis, and DanbergAlso Present: Councilors Farrell, Lucas, Kelley, Leary, Greenberg,…
The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see report and watch the meeting video): Chair’s Note: A detailed budget report for this meeting will be posted at a later date at this link: https://www.newtonma.gov/government/city-clerk/city-council/council-standing-committees/finance-committee Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Greenberg, Micley, Bixby, Humphrey, and GrossmanAlso present: Councilors Oliver, Wright,…
The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following (see report and watch the meeting video): Chair’s Note: The budget report for this meeting will be made available at a later date. Information Technology (including AI), Historic Newton, the Library, and Parks, Recreation and Culture were discussed. Present: Councilors…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Leary, Kelley, Gentile, Getz, Danberg, Laredo, and KalisAlso Present: Councilors Malakie, Lucas, Micley, Wright, Downs, Farrell, and KrintzmanCity Staff: Commissioner of…
Traffic Council Report – April 10, 2025 The Traffic Council voted to approve the following (see report and watch the meeting video): All items may be appealed by the close of business on April 30, 2025. The Traffic Council voted to hold the following: Voting Members Present: Adrian Ayala (DPW),…
On April 22, the City Council approved two separate sets of amendments to Newton’s Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) ordinance. The first set, which passed unanimously, aligns Newton’s zoning with a new State Law allowing ADUs of up to 900 square feet by right. That state law had invalidated these old…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 28 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 29 at 7PM. The…
On April 22, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux presented a $623 million City budget for FY2026 to the City Council. In her address, Mayor Fuller spoke about several hot-button issues related to the budgeting process, including funding for the Newton Public Schools (NPS) and government retiree…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 21 at 7PM and broadcast on NewTV’s Youtube channel government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614 HD, Verizon 33). See Reports Docket and New Docket. After the conclusion of first call Mayor Ruthanne Fuller will…
On April 17, the City Council Programs and Services Committee held a joint budget meeting with the Finance Committee to discuss the Newton Public Schools (NPS) budget for the 2025-2026 school year. Superintendent Anna Nolin and School Committee Chair Chris Brezski presented their rationale behind Nolin’s proposed budget, which has…