The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
Posts published in “Government”
Last Wednesday night marked the Newton Youth Commission’s eighth monthly meeting and the debut of Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s Digital Citizenship Academy in Newton. According to Meghan Murtagh,the assistant director of Youth Services, the Youth Commission is a collective of Mayor-appointed youth and adults that meets monthly to discuss…
Newton Biosafety Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 12 at 3:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Transportation Advisory Group will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, April 12 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following: Waban Area Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, April 13…
Following the April 3 School Committee meeting, during which member Chris Brezski (Ward 2) proposed alternative methods to increase available funds for NPS, the School Committee met two more times in the past week to hear more detailed presentations from NPS administrators regarding how they will manage anticipated budget cuts.…
In 2022, City Council President Susan Albright had appointed a study group — including City Council Vice President Rick Lipof, Finance Committee Chair Becky Grossman, and Councilor Chris Markiewicz — to work with her and with Newton School Committee member Chris Brezski to develop a plan to adjust the rate…
The Newton Retirement Board convened a special meeting on Thursday, April 6 to discuss Mayor Fuller’s proposal that the Board’s Pension Trust payment schedule be completed by 2031-2032 rather than 2030, as originally planned. At the same time, the Mayor proposed that the City increase the base pay on which…
The City of Newton and the Town of Needham are exploring the possibility of creating a Community Way along the former rail right-of-way between the Upper Falls Greenway in Newton and Webster Street in Needham. Two options are being considered: In either case, the Community Way project would construct a…
Rep. Jake Auchincloss will host a virtual roundtable on April 11, 4PM-5PM, with Newton residents to share updates about the beginning of the 118th Congress in Washington, D.C. It’s an opportunity for you to meet your Congressional Representative, talk about issues important to you, and learn more about what he…
Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 10 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Chair’s note: This week’s discussion will continue to focus on the various metrics we may wish to amend for version 2 VCOD, including incentivizing affordable…
School Committee will hold a special meeting in person (Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 10 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in person (Room 111) on Wednesday, April 12 at 3:30PM and enter into Executive Session (see agenda) to: School Committee…
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 10 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Affordable Housing Trust will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 10 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following: Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (DRT Snapshot not posted):