The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, April 8. See the report and meeting video. Approved No Action Necessary Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Getz, Gordon, Dahmubed, Grossman, Kelley, and Leary.Also present: Councilors Bixby and Irish.City staff: Chief of Community Services John Rice; Commissioner of Public Works Shawna Sullivan;…
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The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, April 8. See the report and meeting video. No Action Necessary Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Golden.Also present: Councilor Leary.City staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department.
The Rules Subcommittee met on Wednesday, April 8. See the report and meeting video. Approved and recommended to the Programs & Services Committee No Action Necessary Held Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Krintzman, Oliver, and Charm.Also present: Councilors Roche, Dahmubed, and Malakie.City staff: Miles Starkey, Committee Clerk.
The NPS Reflections Program at Williams Elementary School in Auburndale is moving to what will be the newly reconstructed Franklin Elementary school beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. The program is described as being for students requiring “extensive content modifications and instructional methodology that integrates functional skills and substantial related…
Mayor Marc Laredo marked his first 100 days in office on April 11, citing progress on his promises to expand housing, improve basic City services, and strengthen community connections. His administration is advancing those priorities, though many initiatives remain in early stages, as residents raise questions about school funding, federal…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Public Safety & Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 22 has been cancelled. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. Public Facilities Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 22 at 7PM. The agenda…
April Break is this week, and schools are closed. School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. School Councils are not meeting this week.
Newton Energy Commission will meet in person (City Hall, Room 211) and virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Newton Historical Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, April 23 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Sustainable Materials Management Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link)…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposal (see DRT Snapshot):
On April 14, the City’s Retirement Board voted unanimously to approve Mayor Marc Laredo’s request to extend the schedule for funding the City’s outstanding pension liability. The City had originally planned to have its pension liability paid off by 2032. The new plan will pay off the liability by 2035,…
On April 13, the Justice Department announced that Mark Nacht of Waltham, MA, was arrested by the FBI in Albany, NY on April 10 for attempted enticement of a minor. On April 14, Newton Public Schools (NPS) informed the school community of the arrest, noting that Nacht was formerly an…
In the spring of 1975, the School Committee approved a budget with an 8.7% increase, when inflation was at 11%, due in part to the 1973-4 oil embargo during the Arab-Israeli War. In the local election that November, four School Committee members were ousted by candidates from a new political…