Nineteen Newton City Councilors submitted this letter urging Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Committee Ways and Means Committee, to support a $75,000 funding request (Budget Amendment #1005) submitted by State Representative Kay Khan, for a needs assessment for the DCR building located at 107 Charles Street in Auburndale.…
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The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV): NOTE: Draft Council Orders were not posted at time of this entry.
The Committee held the following item: See Committee of the Whole Report, Fig City News Article for a summary of the meeting, and watch the video on NewTV.
The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report): The Finance Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following: The Committee noted that the Council has already approved the funds requested through asubsequently docketed item. The Finance Committee voted to hold the following:
The Zoning and Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV): The Zoning and Planning Committee voted to hold the following:
Full City Council will meet in person (City Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 18 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Watch a live broadcast of the meeting on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or view a live stream on…
The Programs and Services Committee voted to approve the following (see Report): The Programs & Services Committee voted to hold: Enforcement: There was a straw vote on enforcement, with the committee voting not to change the ability for the tree warden to issue stop work orders. Penalties: There was also…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV): The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold the following: Public Hearing Comments: Several members of the public disputed whether relining was possible. The site near the recent manhole cover explosion and other spots…
In 2022, City Council President Susan Albright had appointed a study group — including City Council Vice President Rick Lipof, Finance Committee Chair Becky Grossman, and Councilor Chris Markiewicz — to work with her and with Newton School Committee member Chris Brezski to develop a plan to adjust the rate…
Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 10 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Chair’s note: This week’s discussion will continue to focus on the various metrics we may wish to amend for version 2 VCOD, including incentivizing affordable…
The City Council will be meeting virtually (Zoom link) as a Committee of the Whole on Thursday, April 6 at 8AM. The agenda will be solely focused on the following: See Statement to the Retirement Board and Materials provided to the Mayor and the Retirement Board. .
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV):