The Programs and Services Committee met on December 6 to discuss an item docketed by several City Council members calling for the creation and enforcement of a City Council Code of Ethics (see page 20-24 of the agenda). The City Council is an independent, self-governing body of the local government…
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After months of heated debate, the City Council voted on December 4 to approve a zoning package designed to comply with the MBTA Communities Law before the December 31, 2023 deadline. That law, as applied to Newton, requires zoning that allows “by right” development of multi-family housing within a half-mile…
The Programs & Services Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch NewTV video): In addition, the Committee voted the following: The Committee voted to approve 6-0 for amended Councilor version and voted No Action Necessary on the Mayor/Administration/Tree Warden docket item.
The Joint Finance and Programs & Services Committees voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Joint Committees were not in agreement on the following item:
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Finance & Public Facilities Committees voted to approve the following: The Finance Committee Held: NPS Superintendent Dr. Nolin stated Newton has some acute needs in the school systems, including support and intervention needs at…
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following:
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): One resident abutter inquired about fencing. The peitioner noted that fencing would be installed between the two properties. At least four neighbors expressed frustration with the length of the project, which was approved in…
The Traffic Council voted to Approve (see Report) Items may be appealed through December 6, 2023: The Traffic Council voted to deny the following: The Traffic Council voted No Action Necessary on the following: The two citizen petitions were discussed together. Concerns that trucks would not be able to get…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 4 at 6:30PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Broadcast on NewTV (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) and on NewTV’s Youtube channel. Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom…
On Wednesday, November 29, the Newton City Council met to continue consideration of amendments to a proposed zoning plan to comply with the MBTA Communities Act. The deadline for compliance is December 31, 2023. Compliance requires zoning for a minimum of 8,330 residential units within one-half mile of the selected…
The City Council will meet in special session on Wednesday, November 29 to consider last-minute amendments to its zoning plan and whether that plan should be limited to compliance with the state MBTA Communities Law — which calls for higher density housing near the MBTA Green Line and commuter rail…
Finance Committee‘s meeting scheduled for Monday, November 27 has been canceled (see Meeting Cancellation Notice) and rescheduled for Tuesday, November 28 (see below). Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 27 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance and Programs…