Newton continues to move forward in reducing the amount of food waste that goes into the trash. This benefits the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing demand for landfills, and improving soil health. The options for collecting compost include drop-off locations and a curbside pickup service. Residents have been…
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City Councilors Alan Lobovits and Rena Getz — the two new at-large Councilors this year — have launched a Listening Tour across all eight wards of the city. Since the focus of these meetings is on their listening, these City Councilors (and other elected officials who attend) will not be…
The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations will host a China Town Hall on April 9 with national and local components (in Newton City Hall’s War Memorial Auditorium). Join communities across the United States in a national conversation on China. 6:30PM-7:30PM: National Webcast — View at City Hall or online, featuring…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 4 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. The meeting will be broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) and on NewTV’s Youtube channel. Programs and Services regularly scheduled meeting…
Negotiations Subcommittee of the School Committee will meet in Executive Session in person (Room 318 and Room 111) on Monday, March 4 at 3:30PM. The agenda includes the following: School Committee will meet in person (Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) and enter into Executive Session and move to Room…
Newton Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 4 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, March 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Human Rights Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team/DRT this week (see DRT Snapshot):
The Land Use Committee voted to approve (see Report and watch NewTV video scroll down to Land Use meeting): The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following:
The Finance Committee voted to Approve (see Report and NewTV video):
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to Approve (see Report and NewTV video): Councilors expressed concerns about increased fees decreasing development. The City did not believe this would be an issue and recommended revisiting fee rates every 5 years. Proposed fees increases include: Residential Special Permit and/or Site Plan approval …
The Programs and Services Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch NewTV video scroll down to Programs and Services meeting): The Programs & Services Committee Held: The Programs & Services Committee Denied:
The Public Facilities Committee voted to Approve (see Report and NewTV video): The Public Facilities Committee voted to Hold: There are over 300 miles of water main pipes in Newton. The City aims to replace or reline 1 to 3 miles per year, focusing on the oldest, which were laid…