The Land Use Committee voted to approve (see Report and watch NewTV video scroll down to Land Use meeting): The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following:
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The Finance Committee voted to Approve (see Report and NewTV video):
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to Approve (see Report and NewTV video): Councilors expressed concerns about increased fees decreasing development. The City did not believe this would be an issue and recommended revisiting fee rates every 5 years. Proposed fees increases include: Residential Special Permit and/or Site Plan approval …
The Programs and Services Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch NewTV video scroll down to Programs and Services meeting): The Programs & Services Committee Held: The Programs & Services Committee Denied:
The Public Facilities Committee voted to Approve (see Report and NewTV video): The Public Facilities Committee voted to Hold: There are over 300 miles of water main pipes in Newton. The City aims to replace or reline 1 to 3 miles per year, focusing on the oldest, which were laid…
The Traffic Council voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video):
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following items (see Report and watch NewTV video): Newton’s MBTA Communities Act compliance submission: The Planning Department is coordinating with other departments to create an Application for Development within VCOD. Information sheets for the public will be available soon. The Assessing…
The Finance Committee met on Monday and voted to establish an NPS Educational Stabilization Fund and fund it with $22 million (see NewTV video). Chief Finance Officer Maureen Lemieux presented the item to the Finance Committee and explained that the impetus to create the fund began when the City accumulated a…
Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 26 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 26 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and…
The City Council’s Community Dialogue Committee is seeking public comment following the recent Newton Teachers Association strike. The committee was formed to help address a need for renewed focus on transparency to the City’s budget, processes, and the roles and responsibilities of key groups within City government, including but not…
On February 20, in her annual State of the City address to the City Council (text and NewTV video), Mayor Ruthanne Fuller honored the late Audrey Cooper — “a person with a very big heart, a deep commitment to community, a readiness to collaborate, and a dedication to the joy…
On February 16th, Matthew Jefferson celebrated his century birthday — marking a lifetime of public service in opening doors to a more equitable, inclusive city. The Massachusetts Senate and House and the Newton City Council each honored Mr. Jefferson with resolutions and proclamations that documented his unparalleled contribution to the…