Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 8 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Board of Licensing Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 9 at 10:30AM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Nominating and Governance Committee…
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The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
The Newton Planning and Development Department asks the public to visit and share this page with friends, family, and colleagues, and participate by sharing input by May 8, 2023. All are invited to participate. The “StoryMap” page describes the network plan’s purpose and goals, and asks for specific public input: Contact [email protected] with…
The City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will host DPW Day on May 21, 11:30AM-2:30PM at the War Memorial at City Hall. (This was POSTPONED due to rain May 20. Residents are invited to learn about Newton’s Department of Public Works’ (DPW) many projects. Public Works staff will showcase their…
In a speech to Newton residents and the City Council on Monday evening (text, NewTV’s video), Mayor Ruthanne Fuller presented a proposed FY2024 budget of just over half-billion dollars, an increase of $19.7 million (+3.94%) over last year, aiming to balance the City budget in the face of the failure…
Franklin School Building Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, May 4 at 6PM and discuss the updated draft space plan (see agenda). The Negotiations Subcommittee of the Newton School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Thursday, Mary 4 at 3PM in Executive Session to…
Over 250 people attended the Newton Free Library’s Board of Trustees annual Spring Fling fundraiser last Saturday evening. The event was emceed by Emmy award-winning storyteller and former television anchor, Christa Delcamp, who interviewed guest authors Dr. Robert Waldinger and Tom Perrotta. Dr. Robert Waldinger is a Newton resident and…
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV):
The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video from NewTV posted on YouTube): He noted that the net position of the liabilities is $667 million,a decrease from the previous year due to rising interest rates. The pension trust fund liability went down because markets…
The Zoning and Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following: Both items were discussed together. Version 2 Draft Maps removed historic districts and all public property from overlay districts. Village Center 1 District…
The Programs and Services Committee voted to approve the following: (see Report and watch the video on NewTV): The Programs & Services Committee voted to hold the following: Ward 6 Councilor Danberg, who introduced the item, reported that 400 businesses were contacted and 89 were surveyed and that the Plastics…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV): The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold the following: