The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV):
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On Monday, March 6, 7PM-8PM, the League of Women Voters of Newton will host a conversation with our four state legislative representatives – Senator Cynthia Creem, Rep. Ruth Balser, Rep. Kay Khan, and Rep. John Lawn. They will be sharing their thoughts on legislation they are following and efforts they are…
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the video on NewTV): The Committee voted to Deny the following: The Committee, concerned about information regarding the petitioner’s business practices from a previous hearing and from a remote participant at this meeting, and also concerned about…
The Zoning and Planning Committee held the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): The Committee discussed amendments requested by the Mayor to make on-street dining permanent (8-0) for a public hearing scheduled for 2/13. The amendment proposed would allow outdoor seating without having to count the spaces in…
State Senator Cindy Creem — Senate Majority Leader and Chair of the Global Warming and Climate Change Committee — will host a webinar, Incentives/rebates for home electrification and EVs, on March 22 at 7PM. The Green Energy Consumers Alliance will discuss state and federal incentives and rebates for home electrification and electric…
The Programs and Services Committee held the two tree ordinance amendment items (see Revised Report and watch the video on NewTV and note this was previously reported here): NOTE: The revised report includes details of the discussion, which was focused on the following:
Full City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:45PM (see Reports Docket and New Docket). Public Safety and Transportation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, February 22 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: Discussion of…
Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Housing Partnership will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 21 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Retirement Board will meet in person (Room B15) on Tuesday,…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
On Friday, the School Committee voted unanimously to select Dr. Anna Nolin as Newton’s next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Nolin is currently superintendent of the Natick Public Schools, where she has served for almost 20 years in the roles of assistant principal, principal, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and…
On Thursday, February 16, Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano announced their leadership teams and committee membership assignments for the 193rd Legislative session. Newton Delegation State Senator Cynthia Creem (1MN) will continue to serve as Senate Majority Leader and will continue to chair the Committee on Global…
The School Committee Budget Resolution supporting the proposed override and two debt exclusions passed 8-0 during the February 6 School Committee meeting. Last week, Fig City News focused on a notable abstention from the vote. However, the remaining eight members, including the Mayor, unanimously approved the Resolution drafted by Chair…