The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): One resident abutter inquired about fencing. The peitioner noted that fencing would be installed between the two properties. At least four neighbors expressed frustration with the length of the project, which was approved in…
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The Traffic Council voted to Approve (see Report) Items may be appealed through December 6, 2023: The Traffic Council voted to deny the following: The Traffic Council voted No Action Necessary on the following: The two citizen petitions were discussed together. Concerns that trucks would not be able to get…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 4 at 6:30PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Broadcast on NewTV (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) and on NewTV’s Youtube channel. Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 4 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 4 at 5PM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 4 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
On Wednesday, November 29, the Newton City Council met to continue consideration of amendments to a proposed zoning plan to comply with the MBTA Communities Act. The deadline for compliance is December 31, 2023. Compliance requires zoning for a minimum of 8,330 residential units within one-half mile of the selected…
The City Council will meet in special session on Wednesday, November 29 to consider last-minute amendments to its zoning plan and whether that plan should be limited to compliance with the state MBTA Communities Law — which calls for higher density housing near the MBTA Green Line and commuter rail…
On November 18, members of the Newton Public Schools (NPS) METCO team attended the METCO Showcase in Roxbury to meet prospective METCO families. Attending the event from NPS were Newton METCO Director Lisa Gilbert-Smith, METCO Counselor Melissa Wong, and Executive Assistant Stacie Gladden. At the annual Showcase, urban and suburban…
Finance Committee‘s meeting scheduled for Monday, November 27 has been canceled (see Meeting Cancellation Notice) and rescheduled for Tuesday, November 28 (see below). Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 27 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance and Programs…
Library Trustees Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 27 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 27 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Retirement Board will meet…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):