The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Leary, Lobovits, and LucasAbsent: Councilor LaredoAlso Present: Councilors Albright, Malakie, Micley and WrightCity Staff Present: Chief Planner Katie Whewell, Assistant City Solicitor Jonah Temple, SeniorPlanner Joe…
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The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following (see report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Oliver, Micley, Malakie, Humphrey, Baker, and Farrell Absent: Councilor Lobovits Also Present: Councilor Wright
The Public Facilities Committee voted to vote no action necessary for the following (see report and watch the meeting video): For more details, see Fig City News article: Newton’s Transportation Network Annual Update Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Getz, Kelley, Leary, Laredo, Kalis and GentileAbsent: Councilor DanbergCity Staff: Chief Operating Officer…
The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Grossman, Bixby, Humphrey, and GreenbergAbsent: Councilors Micley and LipofCity staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley; Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Perry Rosenfield;Financial Analyst II Trevor Goehring; Commissioner of Parks, Recreation…
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: For more details see Fig City News article: Zoning & Planning Committee reviews inclusionary zoning ordinance Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Getz,…
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (read the report and watch the meeting video):
In its continuing exploration of ways to update Newton’s Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance and build more “affordable” units, the Zoning and Planning Committee met on April 14 to hear recommendations by the consultant, RKG Associates. The meeting was in response to requests from several City Council members to consider adding an…
Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 7 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. The meeting will be broadcast on NewTV’s YouTube channel and government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33). Land Use will meet in person (Council…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Laredo, Leary, Lobovits, and LucasAlso Present: Councilors Albright and WrightCity Staff Present: Chief Planner Katie Whewell, Assistant City Solicitor Jonah Temple,…
The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): A total of 22 people spoke at the public hearing on a mix of issues: concerns about less parking, less office space, more traffic, desire for more housing, overall support for the project,…
The Finance Committee approved the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Grossman, Bixby, Humphrey, Greenberg, Lipof, and MicleyCity staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley; Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Perry Rosenfield; Commissioner of Public Works Shawna Sullivan; Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Bernie…

