The Programs & Services Committee voted to Approve the following (see Report and watch the Meeting): Approximately 50% of Newton voters vote by mail. The Programs & Services Committee Held the following:
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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:
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to Approve the following (see Report and watch the Video): The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to Hold the following: Councilor Downs presented a working document on options. A request to will be made to the Planning Dept for number of residential…
The Land Use Committee voted to Approve the following (see Report and watch the meeting Video): The Land Use Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: The Commissioner of Inspectional Services sought a consistency ruling concerning the location and length of the retaining walls, the heights of the buildings,…
As part of its Village Day celebration, the Newton Highlands community honored its longtime Alderman (City Councilor), George Mansfield, who died last year. At a ceremony highlighting his years of service to the city, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller delivered a Proclamation designating June 9, 2024 as “George Mansfield Day” in Newton.…
Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 10 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 10 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Real Property Reuse will meet virtually (Zoom link)…
City Council passes amendment 13-11, but State acceptance remains in doubt. The June 3 City Council meeting contained item #49-24 “Discussion and possible adoption of an ordinance requiring electrification of all new construction and substantial renovations.” The proposed ordinance is called the Fossil Fuel-Free Ordinance (pages 7-11 here), which was…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 3 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Watch live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or NewTV’s Youtube channel. Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber)…
Zoning & Planning voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the meeting video): Zoning & Planning voted to hold the following: See Fig City News article Zoning and Planning Discuss Electrification and BERDO for detailed coverage of the meeting.
On May 28, the Zoning and Planning (ZAP) Committee discussed two proposed ordinances: Fossil Fuel-Free Adoption of the Fossil Fuel-Free ordinance would require all new buildings, all additions of over 1,000 square feet, and all renovations of more than 50% of a building to be fully electrified. Building owners would…
Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 28 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance Committee‘s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled (see Meeting Cancellation Notice).
After its regular meeting on May 20, the City Council met as a Committee of the Whole and voted unanimously to approve the Mayor’s FY25 budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and Supplemental Capital Improvement Plan. In addition, the City Council passed two new resolutions: A resolution sponsored by Councilors Malakie, Wright,…