The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
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On December 7, City Councilors-Elect met in caucus to elect leadership for the coming term. In the voting for President, there were three ballots for each three rounds: In the voting for Vice President:
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…
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…