Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 11 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 11 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s note: The Committee will continue to review and…
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All items were held (see Report and watch the video on NewTV’s YouTube channel). Straw votes were taken on the following items: Dimensional Standards – Sites Design Standards – Buildings Design Standards – Sites Danberg Opposed. Map Amendments – Newton Highlands (report link includes maps) Map Amendments –…
The Programs and Services Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV’s YouTube Channel): The Programs and Services Committee held the following: Public hearing: 4 spoke for the Newton Cemetery exemption in the draft proposal, 2 spoke against it; 1 spoke for the exemption…
All items were held (see Report and watch video on NewTV’s YouTube Channel. Straw votes were taken for the following items: Affordable Housing Bonus Parking Requirements Dimensional Standards for Buildings Dimensional Standards for Sites
The City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 5 at 7:45PM (see Reports Docket and the New Docket). You may also watch it live on NewTV: Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614-HD, Verizon 33, or NewTV’s Youtube channel. Programs and Services will meet…
No City Council meeting are scheduled for this week.
The table above summarizes the municipal electoral races for this fall. This PDF copy of the table has links to the candidates’ campaign websites. Some observations: For interviews with the six candidates competing in the September 12 Preliminary election see:
After a working career path more serpentine than most, Peter Bruce seeks to apply his varied experience as a City Councilor in Newton. Mr. Bruce’s career extends from political science professor at Holy Cross, to public opinion researcher, to taxicab driver in Newton. He is running to be the Ward…
Dan Gaynor has always wanted to give back to the Newton community, and it’s the driving force behind his current run for Ward 2 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 2, is currently held by Emily Norton, who is not running for reelection. The Preliminary…
David Micley wants to effect change on a local level and has placed constituent services at the center of his campaign for Ward 2 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 2, is currently held by Emily Norton, who is not running for reelection. The Preliminary…
In the six years since Martha Bixby moved with her young family to Newton, she believes she has demonstrated the initiative and leadership that makes her a strong candidate for Ward 6 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 6, is currently held by Brenda Noel,…
Lisa Gordon believes her personal background, active leadership in civic affairs in Newton, and professional experience demonstrate why she will serve Newton well as its next Ward 6 Councilor. (That seat, which is elected by the voters of Ward 6, is currently held by Brenda Noel, who is not running…