Echoing the October 4 decision of the Newton City Council’s Public Safety and Transportation Committee, the City Council voted 21-3 to reject a citizens’ petition to repeal Newton’s winter parking ban. Council President Susan Albright, Councilor Andrea Kelly, and Councilor Holly Ryan cast the dissenting votes. The petition, initiated by…
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In its meeting on October 16, the City Council voted to give the developers of the Crafts Street Proposal for Elder Housing with Services a one-year extension to exercise their special permit instead of the two years requested. Mark Development, in partnership with SRG Senior Living received approval last November…
The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Finance Committee voted to deny the following: According to the report, CFO Maureen Lemieux responded to questions previously proposed by Councilor Kalis as well as questions raised by Councilor Humphrey. She made it clear that…
The Programs and Services Committee held the following items {See Report and watch NewTV video): According to the report, both versions were discussed simultaneously. The meeting was focused on resolving any unresolved remaining questions in order for the Law Department to prepare a final draft to be presented at an…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Committee held the following:
The Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted No Action Necessary on the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Committee voted to deny the following: A motion to approve the initiative petition as written failed – 0-7, Bowman not voting. The Chair Downs made a motion to approve a…
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The following item was held.
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 16 at 7:45PM. Watch a live broadcast of the meeting on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or NewTV’s YouTube channel. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Land Use will meet…
The School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 7PM and vote to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining regarding the Newton Teachers Association Units A, B, C, D, and E, NESA and Custodians (see Meeting Notice).
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 16 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Parks and Recreation Commission will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 16 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
The October 11 School Committee meeting began with the School Committee chair making a statement regarding the recent events in “Israel and Palestine,” and shared information about the concurrent Interrupting Antisemitism and Hate in Our Community event occurring at City Hall. Following public comment, the meeting’s regular agenda commenced. A…