The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Zoning map amendment for 41 Farwell Street. The Committee approved a zoning map amendment to rezone the property in support of a proposed redevelopment project, finding that the change was consistent with surrounding zoning…
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The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Appropriation of $2,304,983.75 for Phase 2 of the Pump Station Rehabilitation CIP Project. The Committee approved funding for construction and construction oversight to rehabilitate five City pump stations—Quinobequin Road, Elliot Street, Edgewater Park, Manet Road,…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Public auto license renewals (6-0) Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Bixby, Greenberg, and WrightAbsent: Councilors Block and LipofAlso Present: Councilor-Elect SilberCity Staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Auto Dealer Licenses (6-0-1, Councilor Laredo not voting). Licenses were approved for: 41 Farwell Street (7-0) to rezone to Multi Residence 2. Petition Documents Draft Council Order 41 Farwell Street (site plan / special permit)…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): All items approved can be appealed through the close of business on December 10, 2025. Jacobs Terrace at Hartman Road (Ward 8) (5-0) The Council approved the installation of a stop or yield sign at the…
The Special Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and video): Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Property Tax Levy distribution percentages (7-0) “Single-family and two-family homes make up almost 80%; all residential properties make up 92%; and commercial, industrial, and personal businesses make up about 7.7%” in FY26.“Median sale prices…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 15 at 7:45PM. See the Reports Docket and 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. Real Property Reuse Committee will meet…
On Friday, November 28, City Councilor Lenny Gentile (Ward 4) filed a late docket item asking Mayor-elect Marc Laredo to explain how his planned increase in Mayoral Office staff from 7 to 9 will fit within the current fiscal-year budget. The docket item also asked the Mayor-elect to submit a…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Chair’s Note: The following items will not be discussed substantively; the Chair intends to seek “No Action Necessary”…
On December 1, the City Council approved three remaining items needed for Mark Development’s project to proceed adjacent to the Riverside MBTA station. The project needed approval of a revised special permit and two zoning changes, and if these were not approved by the end the current City Council’s term…