Public Safety & Transportation voted to hold the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to Hold: The new Director of Transportation described how projects are ranked. Factors included for ranking: Vehicle speeds and volume (# of vehicles on road), Proximity to high…
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Land Use voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Petition Documents Draft Council Order Petition Documents Draft Council Order Petition Documents Draft Council Order Petition Documents Draft Council Order Land Use voted to deny the following: Petition Documents Draft Council Order
Newton is one of ten Massachusetts communities that is aiming to participate in the Ten Communities Program – a state pilot program to require electrification of all new buildings and major renovations of those buildings. The goal of the pilot is to eliminate reliance on fossil fuels as a power…
At its March 25 meeting, the City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee (ZAP) met with John Sisson, Director of the Economic Development Commission (EDC), to discuss ways to help local small businesses survive as Newton embarks on village center development. The topic, docketed by Councilors Albright and Kelley, has been…
On Monday, March 25, the Finance Committee will discuss the possibility of the City soliciting “proposals from outside special counsel to ensure compliance and enforcement of applicable permits at the Turtle Lane site in Auburndale.” The Turtle Lane Development at 283 Melrose Street has been beset with problems from the…
Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 25 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 25 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber)…
The Traffic Council voted to Approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Traffic Council voted to Hold: If MassDOT approves, the item would be heard again at a future meeting for the Traffic Council to vote No Action Necessary. The change to 25 MPH could then be made administratively in…
Land Use voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Land Use voted to hold the following:
Zoning & Planning voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Zoning & Planning voted to hold the following:
The City Council Committee of the Whole met on March 7, 2024, with the majority of Councilors present, except for Councilors Gentile, Krintzman, and Leary (see NewTV video). The meeting focused on the Mayoral Listening Session concerning Council Priorities for the 2024-2025 term and the FY2025 Budget. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller…
Public Facilities voted to hold the following (see Report and watch NewTV video). According to the report, the discussion covered:
Public Safety & Transportation voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Committee voted to hold the following: