Public Facilities voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Eversource Grant of Location Requests: Approved four requests for the installation and maintenance of conduit and manholes: Installation of Two Raised Intersections: At Waverley Avenue at Franklin Street, and Brookline Street at Hartman Road to improve traffic…
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At the May 6 School Committee meeting, Day Middle School principal Jackie Mann, Newton North High School principal Henry Turner, and soon-to-be-departing Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Toby Romer discussed Newton Public School (NPS) policies regarding student cell phones. Prior to the presentation, five different parents gave public comment in…
Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: The Chair will entertain a motion to split the item to hold a public hearing on having building height being measured from original grade…
The Negotiations Subcommittee of the School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) in Executive Session on Monday, May 13th at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 13 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday,…
The following potential project/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
On May 9, Newton Public Schools (NPS) Superintendent Dr. Anna Nolin presented her first budget to a joint meeting of the Programs & Services and Finance Committees. Accompanied by School Committee Chair Chris Brezski and Assistant School Superintendent Liam Hurley, Dr. Nolin offered a comprehensive presentation detailing the educational, administrative,…
All five members of the Newton Zoning Board of Appeals voted to approve the Comprehensive Permit filed by Toll Brothers for a six-story, 184-unit apartment house on Route 9 (528 Boylston Street). The project, in compliance with the state’s Chapter 40B Affordable Housing law, designates 25% of its units as…
The May 6 regular School Committee meeting lasted three and a half hours while covering a busy agenda, culminating in the Committee’s vote to continue the Newton Public Schools (NPS) policy of opting-out of the Massachusetts Inter-District School Choice Program. Committee Chair Chris Brezski (Ward 2) and Committee members Rajeev…
On Thursday, May 9 at 6PM, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a virtual public meeting (Zoom link) to update the community on the Newton Highlands Village Enhancement Project. During the meeting, DPW is expected to present its preferred concept for street design of Lincoln and Walnut Streets.…
The Board of Newton Free Library Trustees held its annual Spring Fling Fundraising Gala at the library on May 4. Former Boston television news anchor Christa Delcamp interviewed the gala’s two guest authors, Drew Faust and George Mumford. Faust, noted historian and former president of Harvard University, spoke about her 2023…
City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes a public hearing on the following: City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 6 at…