The Public Facilities Committee met on February 18, 2026. See report and meeting video. Approved No Action Necessary Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Getz, Gordon, Grossman, Dahmubed, and Leary. Absent: Councilor Kelley.City staff: Alex Valcarce, Commissioner of Public Buildings; Shawna Sullivan, Commissioner of Public Works; Bernie McDonald, Deputy Commissioner of…
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After the recent blockbuster snow storm, City officials expect costs of snow and ice removal in Newton to surpass their $5 million budget as expenditures continue to rise. The City Council’s Finance Committee unanimously approved the recommendation to transfer an additional $1.5 million from the snow and ice reserve in…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 23 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 23 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber)…
The Police Department will soon welcome its new leader after the City Council voted on February 17 to approve Braintree Police Chief Timothy V. Cohoon as Newton’s next Police Chief. “I am thrilled that Chief Cohoon will be joining the City’s police department,” Mayor Marc Laredo told Fig City News…
The Land Use Committee met on February 10, 2026, and approved the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Leary (Vice-Chair), Block, Farrell, Golden, Lucas, and Roche. Also Present: Councilors Wright, Oliver, Albright, Greenberg, Malakie, and Dahmubed. Absent: Councilor Kelley (Chair) and Irish.City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior…
The Finance Committee met on February 9, 2026, and approved the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Charm, Greenberg, Krintzman, Malakie, Micley, and Silber.City staff: Maureen Lemieux, Chief Financial Officer; Steve Curley, Comptroller; Jenn Martin, Director of Transportation Planning; Mollie Hutchings, CPA Program Manager;…
The Zoning & Planning Committee met on February 9, 2026, and held the following. See report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright (Vice Chair), Gordon, Albright, Oliver, Kalis, Getz, and Dahmubed. Also Present: Councilors Roche, Block, Farrell, and Malakie.City staff: Katie Whewell, Acting Director of Planning; Nora…
The Programs & Services Committee met on February 4, 2026, and approved the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie (Vice Chair), Oliver, Bixby, Micley, Charm, Baker, and Farrell.City staff: Miles Starkey, Committee Clerk.
The Public Facilities Committee met on February 4, 2026, and held the following. See report and meeting video. Held The project success measures can be found here. Average speed was lowered from 30 -35 to 25-30 mph, making it safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles. There was no travel time…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on February 4, 2026, and approved the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden, and Silber. Also Present: Councilors Krintzman, Farrell, Oliver, Bixby, Charm, Baker, and MalakieCity Staff: Superintendent Dennis Dowling, Newton Police…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Public Facilities Committee will meet in…
At a meeting on Monday, February 9, the City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee reviewed the status of potential projects proposed under the Village Center Overlay District (VCOD) zoning ordinance, following a request by Ward 2 City Councilor Susan Albright for twice-yearly updates. Nora Masler Colello, the City’s chief of…