As reported previously, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s January 16 newsletter announced the beginning of an initiative for a new plaza in Newton Centre. The proposed space would extend beyond the current Newton Centre Green and utilize 51 parking spaces from the current Langley Lot. Planning Department Director Barney Heath said that…
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Newton’s new police chief, George McMains, gave the Newton Police Department (NPD) annual report at the City Council’s Public Safety and Transportation on Wednesday, January 22 (see video). He discussed robberies, road safety, and transparency of information on these topics. Robberies Chief McMains said car break-ins were up 63%, and residential…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding these potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
George McMains, who has been serving as Newton’s Chief of Police since last May and was appointed Chief last November, was officially sworn in on Thursday, January 9. Mayor Ruthanne Fuller administered the oath of office in a colorful ceremony at the War Memorial in Newton City Hall. Mayor Fuller…
The Sons of the Legion from The American Legion Nonantum Post 440 hosted their 10th annual Police Appreciation Day to celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Thursday January 9 from 5:30-8:30PM. The event followed the City of Newton’s Promotional Oath of Office Ceremony to honor the promotions of several…
Newton’s Director of Parks & Open Space, Luis Perez Demorizi, recently announced that construction has begun on Phase 1 of the improvements scheduled for Albemarle Field. When he presented updated plans for Albemarle and other fields in a webinar last March (see Fig City News article), he indicated that construction…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding these potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
A research team at UMass Boston has delivered a 109-page report — Aging in Newton: A Community Needs Assessment — to assist the City’s strategic planning in preparation for the opening of the Cooper Center for Active Living, which is expected in the fall of 2025 as a replacement and…
Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture will hold a hybrid public meeting for The Edmands Park Off-Leash Proposal on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30PM both in-person at Newton City Hall Chambers and virtually on Zoom. Pre-registration is required for Zoom. For more information and details, please visit the Parks, Recreation and…
Law Department will hold a Comcast and Verizon Cable Renewal Hearing in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, December 10 at 7PM. (See Hearing Notice). The Law Department will take public comment on public and City cable needs as part of the City’s license renewal proceedings pertaining…
Shouting matches at public meetings are not uncommon in Newton. Debates over subjects as mundane as math make national news. At times, observers and participants seem mystified by the assumptions made, accusations thrown, and the ugly name-calling. After the teacher’s strike, the City Council acknowledged the need for “a renewed…
The City took an important step in improving the health of Newton firefighters last week when the City Council approved the appropriation of $1 million to buy essential safety gear. The funds, proposed by Mayor Ruthanne Fuller to come from certified free cash, will go toward purchasing one set of…