Interim Superintendent Kathleen Smith and Assistant Superintendent Liam Hurley met with Fig City News to review two versions of the NPS budget for the next school year (FY24) — with and without the $4.5 million that would be provided by approval of the operating override proposed by the Mayor. Approval…
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The January 23 School Committee meeting contained a busy agenda, beginning with several Asian-American constituents, including NPS parents and students making public comments to voice their support for making Lunar New Year a public school holiday. An additional commenter supported the same for Diwali. The main topic discussed was the proposed…
On a snowy Monday, Rep. Ruth Balser’s colleagues and environmental allies gathered in the State House Library to celebrate her success in passing the Public Lands Preservation Act, after leading the effort for nearly quarter of a century. Former Governor Charlie Baker signed the bill into law on November 17.…
At the January 23 Zoning and Planning (ZAP) Committee meeting (watch video on NewTV), Jenn Caira, Deputy Director of Planning, briefed the committee on the current status of the Planning Department’s work on Village Center Zoning. Ms. Caira’s presentation included a recap of the seven information sessions that were held…
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…
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…