The last scheduled School Committee meeting of 2022 contained a packed agenda, and it began with a lively public comment period. An NPS parent and immigrant to the United States began the session by strongly criticizing what he perceived as the District’s over focus on racial identity at the expense…
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City of Newton Energy Coach, Liora Silkes, appeared before the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy last week and presented a summary of this year’s accomplishments with Newton’s 4OurFuture campaign. The 4OurFuture campaign is a City initiative designed to encourage Newton residents to take 4 energy actions — Weatherize, Heat and…
The Finance Committee and the Zoning and Planning Committee regularly scheduled meetings have been canceled (see Meeting Cancellation Notice).
Newton Retirement Board will meet in person (Room 211) on Tuesday, December 27 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following:
There are no potential projects or proposals scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team this week (see Development Review Team Snapshot).
In the closing hours of the 117th Congress, Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) secured $7 million dollars in the 2023 federal budget to improve Newton’s three commuter rail stations at Newtonville, West Newton, and Auburndale. Among the improvements included in the allocation are new stairs, ramps, elevators; full-length in- and out-bound…
Two special permit requests “chartered” until next year: 1314 Washington Street and 106 River Street
Two requests for special permits at Monday night’s City Council meeting (watch video on NewTV beginning at 45:25) 1314 Washington Street and 106 River Street will be voted on at the next full council meeting in January. Ward 4 Councilor Lenny Gentile invoked a provision in the City Charter that…
In two weeks, the 118th Congress begins its 2023 session, after a tumultuous and surprising mid-term election. In 2023, Ed Markey will have served the Commonwealth for fifty years — first in the Massachusetts House, then in the United States House, and since 2013 as United States Senator. He was…
The Full Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 19 at 7:45PM (see Reports Docket and New Docket). Programs and Services, Public Facilities, and Public Safety and Transportation meetings for this week have been canceled (see Meeting Cancellation Notice).
The School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 19, 10AM – 11:30AM. The subcommittee will convene in open session and then vote to enter into a closed Executive Session in order to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the NTA (see Meeting Notice)…