In November, 2023, Newton elected four new Ward Councilors: Now as they near the end of their first year in office, Fig City News checked in with all four to find what they learned, what surprised them, and who helped with their transitions in their first year in office. David…
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From December 1 through March 31, the City of Newton bans parking for longer than one hour between 2AM and 6AM “on any street, way, highway, road, parkway, or private way dedicated or open to the use of the public,” regardless of the weather. Vehicles parked in violation may be…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning and Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: The Committee will…
Shouting matches at public meetings are not uncommon in Newton. Debates over subjects as mundane as math make national news. At times, observers and participants seem mystified by the assumptions made, accusations thrown, and the ugly name-calling. After the teacher’s strike, the City Council acknowledged the need for “a renewed…
The Finance Committee of the City of Newton approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Grossman, Bixby, Humphrey, Greenberg, Micley, and LipofCity staff present: Comptroller Stephen Curley; Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux; Commissionerof Public Buildings Josh Morse; ADA/504 Coordinator Jini Farley;…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see report and watch the meeting video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Getz, Danberg, and KalisAlso Present: Councilors Leary, Block, Greenberg, Farrell, Humphrey, Malakie, and LobovitsCity Staff:…
The Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee voted No Action Necessary for the following: The Committee voted to hold the following for further discussion: Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Oliver, Micley, Malakie, Humphrey, Lobovits, Baker, andFarrellAlso Present: Councilors Wright, Greenberg,…
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Getz, Kelley, Kalis, Gentile, Leary, Laredo, and DanbergAlso Present: Councilors Farrell…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to hold the following: The committee meeting was attended by Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Wright, Block, and Bixby, with City Staff including Interim Chief of…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee held the following: The Land Use Committee reviewed a request for a consistency ruling for 300 Cabot Street from the Commissioner of Inspectional Services. The Committee noted no issues with the…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 2 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Programs and Services will meet in person (Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, December 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Public Safety…
The proposed Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) was reported out of the Zoning and Planning (ZAP) Committee on Monday night, November 25, after two hours of contentious public comments. BERDO will now be discussed and voted on or amended at the full City Council meeting on December 2. …