Finance approved the following (see Report and watch the meeting video here): Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and External Audit Reports FY23 (Item #204-24): The Committee accepted the “Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the Single Audit Report and the Management Letter. The ACFR had an unmodified opinion which is the best…
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Zoning & Planning approved the following (see Report and watch the meeting video): Zoning & Planning voted No Action Necessary on the following: Zoning & Planning held the following:
Public Facilities voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Eversource Grant of Location Requests: Approved four requests for the installation and maintenance of conduit and manholes: Installation of Two Raised Intersections: At Waverley Avenue at Franklin Street, and Brookline Street at Hartman Road to improve traffic…
Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: The Chair will entertain a motion to split the item to hold a public hearing on having building height being measured from original grade…
On May 9, Newton Public Schools (NPS) Superintendent Dr. Anna Nolin presented her first budget to a joint meeting of the Programs & Services and Finance Committees. Accompanied by School Committee Chair Chris Brezski and Assistant School Superintendent Liam Hurley, Dr. Nolin offered a comprehensive presentation detailing the educational, administrative,…
City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes a public hearing on the following: City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 6 at…
Zoning & Planning approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals: Former City Council President Brooke Lipsitt was approved for reappointment as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term expiring April 30, 2027. Discussed community engagement process and successful efforts…
Finance approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Appointment of Trustees to John C. Chaffin Educational Fund: Marcia Tabenken (Item #184-24) and Rabbi Allison Berry (Item #185-24) both were approved for appointment as trustees for a lifetime term. Each appointment was approved unanimously. (7-0) Green Communities Grant for…
Programs & Services approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Library Computer and Technology Upgrade (Item #193-24): Authorization to transfer $100,000 from full-time salaries to a library project account to replace aging computers and technology at the end of life for software updates and security patches. The funds…
Land Use approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Retaining Walls at 21 Oakland Street (Item #202-24): Authorization for special permit/site plan approval to reconstruct a series of retaining walls exceeding four feet in height within the side and rear setbacks. The walls are necessary due to the…
Public Facilities approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): DPW Vehicle Replacement Program (Item #187-24): Authorization to spend $1 million from certified free cash to replace aging DPW vehicles, including two 6-wheel and one 10-wheel trucks, integral to operations like snow removal. Approved unanimously. (8-0) Hydro Vacuum Excavator…
Public Safety & Transportation approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Minor Street Play Ordinance (Item #40-24): Amended Chapter 26-19 of Newton Ordinances to allow play and other community activities on minor streets, consistent with current practices, with specific prohibitions against dangerous activities like kite flying on overpasses.…