On Monday, April 27, Mayor Marc Laredo presented his proposed FY27 budget to the Newton City Council. In the coming weeks, the City Council will deliberate — and, eventually vote — on his proposed budget. But what exactly are the roles of Mayor Laredo and the City Council in the budget process?…
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City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 27 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Zoning & Planning Committee…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Wednesday, April 29 at 5:15PM in Executive Session. The agenda includes: School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30PM for a regular meeting. The agenda includes: Franklin…
Dangerous/Nuisance Dog Complaint Hearing will be held in person (City Hall, Room 204) on Monday, April 27 at 7PM. See agenda. Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 27 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees…
On Sunday, April 26, Friends of the Newton Library, Trustees, Library staff and patrons, gathered in the lobby to celebrate the annual presentation of the Friends check, which helps to pay for the Library’s many services. In accepting the $12,000 check, Jean Notis-McConarty, President of the Library’s Board of Trustees,…
The Programs & Services Committee met on Wednesday, April 22. See the report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Malakie (Vice Chair, serving as Chair), Oliver, Farrell, Charm, and Micley.Absent: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Baker, and Bixby.Also present: Councilor Greenberg.City staff: Marc Welch, Acting Commissioner of Parks & Recreation; Jennifer…
The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, April 22. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Getz, Gordon, Dahmubed, Grossman, Kelley, and Leary.Also present: Councilors Block, Roche, Irish, and Wright.City staff: Commissioner of Public Works Shawna Sullivan; Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Bernie McDonald.
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 15. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden, and Silber.Also present: Councilors Krintzman, Albright, Oliver, Getz, Malakie, Leary, Charm, Kelley, Kalis, and Dahmubed.City staff: Lieutenant Amanda Henrickson,…
The Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, April 14. See the report and meeting video. Held (Public Hearing Continued) Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Golden, Lucas, and Roche.City staff: Senior Planner Sondria Berman; Deputy Chief Planner Cat Kemmett; Deputy City Solicitor Jonah Temple; Planning Associate Zach Melcher.
The Finance Committee met on Monday, April 13. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Charm, Greenberg, Malakie, Micley, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Krintzman.Also present: Councilors Lucas and Oliver; Ima Jonsdottir, co-chair of the Commission on Disability; Bob Kelly, NewTV Chief Executive Officer.City staff: Chief Financial…
The Zoning & Planning Committee met on Monday, April 13. See the report and meeting video. Held Both items below were discussed together. A public hearing on the items is scheduled for May 11. Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright (Vice Chair), Gordon, Albright, Oliver, Getz, Kalis, and Dahmubed.Also present: Councilor…
The Programs & Services Committee met on Wednesday, April 8. See the report and meeting video. Approved No Action Necessary Held Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie (Vice Chair), Oliver, Baker, Farrell, Charm, and Bixby.Absent: Councilor Micley.City staff: Jonah Temple, Deputy City Solicitor; John Rice, Chief Community Service Officer; Miles Starkey,…