Continuing the celebration of the City of Newton’s 150th anniversary year, kids of all ages gathered at Fire Headquarters on June 2 to meet firefighters, marvel at firefighting gear, greet Marshall the Paw Patrol Fire Pup, learn about fire safety, and enjoy many hundreds of pancakes prepared by Newton favorite…
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On June 2, the Newton Police Department marked its 150th anniversary in conjunction with Police Memorial Sunday, a solemn day dedicated to honoring officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The event was hosted by the Newton Police Memorial Association (NMPA). Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, Acting Chief…
Zoning & Planning voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the meeting video): Zoning & Planning voted to hold the following: See Fig City News article Zoning and Planning Discuss Electrification and BERDO for detailed coverage of the meeting.
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet this week with the Development Review Team (DRT) see DRT Snapshot:
On May 27, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that Newton Police Superintendent George McMains has been named Acting Chief of Police. He joined the Newton Police Department in 1997. The Mayor explained that Police Chief John F. Carmichael, Jr. is on a leave of absence for personal reasons. Chief Carmichael was…
On May 28, the Zoning and Planning (ZAP) Committee discussed two proposed ordinances: Fossil Fuel-Free Adoption of the Fossil Fuel-Free ordinance would require all new buildings, all additions of over 1,000 square feet, and all renovations of more than 50% of a building to be fully electrified. Building owners would…
Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 28 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance Committee‘s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled (see Meeting Cancellation Notice).
School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) in Executive Session on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Countryside Elementary School Community Meeting will be held virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 29 at 7PM. There will be a community presentation and discussion of swing space (see…
Newton Retirement Board will meet in person (Room 205) on Tuesday, May 28 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following: Council on Aging and Advisory Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Design Review Committee – Countryside School Building Committee…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
On May 22, leaders and members of a wide range of organizations in Newton gathered under one tent on the Mt. Ida Campus of UMass Amherst for the 50th annual Theodore D. Mann Mayor’s Community Breakfast. Named in honor of the mayor who started this annual celebration of community spirit,…
Three new administrator hires announced prior to meeting. The regularly scheduled School Committee meeting on May 20 contained a busy agenda and ran close to three and a half hours. The regular Superintendent’s update highlighted professional development training for 130 staff members at the Hebrew College library. The training was…