Twenty-five years ago, State Representative Kay Khan began her quest to upgrade the three commuter rail stations in her Newton district — Auburndale, West Newton and Newtonville — because none of them are accessible and none have both in-bound and out-bound platforms. In fact, trains stop less often in Newton…
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Senator Markey, State Senator Cynthia Creem, and State Representative Kay Khan joined the staff of Cradles to Crayons (C2C) at its national headquarters in Newtonville last Friday to mark C2C’s 20th anniversary. C2C Founder and CEO Lynn Margherio led a tour of the facilities and explained the agency’s mission to…
Also discussed: Cabot Split to Bigelow and Day The December 5th regularly scheduled School Committee meeting began with two public commenters from the Newton Gun Violence Prevention Collaborative, who spoke about the need for more student and community education about gun safety. They cautioned that increased security presence inside school…
Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 12 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s note: Sustainability Director Ann Berwick will…
Fair Housing Lottery Results and Lease Up Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 12 has been canceled (see Cancellation Notice). The Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually twice this week (Zoom link) to continue its adjudication sessions. The first meeting will be held TONIGHT, Monday, December 12 at 5:30PM (see…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team this week (see Development Review Snapshot):
On Thursday, December 1st, Barney Heath, Director of Newton’s Planning Department, joined by members of his staff, launched the third in a series of seven community presentations on the proposed Village Center Overlay Design. This meeting, focused on Newton Center and Thompsonville, was not meant to be a public hearing,…
A group of climate action advocates in Newton, led by Mothers Out Front/Newton, is asking the City Council’s Public Facilities Committee for more transparency about National Grid’s gas-pipeline-replacement projects and for gas-leak repairs that are less disruptive, trenchless, lower-cost, yet as-safe. The group is concerned that Committee has been permitting…
Discussed equity versus excellence and whether to soften community feedback Following the collection of data from surveys and focus groups, the recruiting firm hired by Newton — Hazard, Young, and Attelier (HYA) — authored 1) a six-page Leadership Profile Report that condensed the survey and focus group into a summary…
Full Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 5 at 7:45PM (see Reports Docket and New Docket). Land Use Committee will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, December 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: See also…