The Finance Committee‘s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled (see Cancellation Notice). Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 23 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: For the following item the Zoning & Planning Committee will hear…
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The School Committee will meet in person (Room 210, Ed Center – SC members and staff only) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 23 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Negotiations Subcommittee of the School Committee will meet in person (Room 210) on Wednesday, January 24 at 12:00PM.…
Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 23 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 23 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team this week (see Development Review Team Snapshot):
Directors of the Senior Citizens Fund of Newton (an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) and the Council on Aging invite you to join them at an Open House reception honoring Jayne Colino on her retirement after 32 years of outstanding leadership as Newton’s Director of Senior Services. The event will be…
The City’s Health & Human Services Department and Holtzman Medical Group are hosting clinics at the Newton Free Library for the updated, bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine. These clinics are open by appointment to anyone ages 6 months and older. Get more information and register here for appointments during these clinic…
On February 8 at 7PM, Newton Public Schools will host an NPS Budget Forum in the auditorium of Newton North High School. It will include a presentation on the proposed operational override and its impact on the NPS budget for FY24, followed by a question-and-answer session. You may pose questions live at…
Moody’s Investors Service assigned a Aaa general obligation limited tax (GOLT) rating today to the City of Newton’s $20.3 million General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2023 Bonds. According to Moody’s, “The issuer rating reflects the city’s ability to repay debt and debt-like obligations without consideration of any pledge, security,…
I want to offer two comments related to the opinion piece by Peter Harrington, dated January 9, 2023. Mr. Harrington’s piece included graphics submitted to ZAP by Marc Hershman with his suggestion of what Waban would look like with the proposed village center zoning. There are numerous errors and distortions…
The Newton Schools Foundation recently donated $250,000 — its largest donation ever — to the Newton Public Schools. NSF President Amy Werner presented the check at the December 19 meeting of the Newton School Committee. The funds will support new approaches in the classroom, professional development for teachers, and programs…
Full Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:45PM. (Watch the meeting on NewTV — Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33 or live stream here.) See Reports Docket and New Docket. Programs and Services Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link)…
Countryside School Building Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, January 17 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Board of License Commissioners will meet in person (Room ) and virtualy (Zoom link) on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Housing Partnership will meet…