The Zoning and Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): All other items were held. The Committee discussed a request to amend Chapter 30, Newton Zoning Ordinance, to allow animal service establishments by right in BU1 and BU2 zones. Economic Development Director, John…
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The Full Council met as a Committee of the Whole and voted to approve (22-0, Gentile and Noel absent) the override-related items proposed by the Mayor (see Report and watch video on NewTV). The Council voted No Action Necessary on a previous docket item as it was replaced by two…
The Programs and Services Committee voted to No Action Necessary on the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): There was a brief presentation on the field replacement project from both the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department (Commissioner Banks, Demorizzi, Millet) and CDM Smith Consultant (Glenn Howard). The plan…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report):
The Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted to approve the following (see Report):
Just after the 2022 midterm elections, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-CD4) hosted a climate summit at Needham’s Olin College of Engineering with experts in climate and energy. (See video.) Opening the summit, Olin College President Gilda Barabino highlighted the current climate emergency and noted that Olin students are taught to…
The Newton Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee is conducting focus groups — both in-person and virtual — with both NPS parents/guardians and members of the overall Newton community. Topics to be covered include: Each focus group is one hour. There are several dates and times available November 17-20 for individuals…
Since Monday’s Fig City Local Government Meetings & Reports, several additional meetings have been posted: The Newton Citizens Commission on Energy will meet virtually (Zoom link) TONIGHT, Wednesday, November 16 at 7PM and will hear updates on the Residential Sector working groups, which began meeting on November 8 and November…
The November 7 School Committee meeting began with five NPS high school students winning the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Academic/Blumer Book awards: There were eight public commenters, a large amount compared with most public comment periods, addressing NPS’ announcement during the October 27 School Committee meeting that, due to…
On November 10th, the Massachusetts Legislature voted to pass the Public Lands Preservation Act (PLPA, H.5381), designed to preserve open space in the Commonwealth. For Rep. Ruth Balser (D, Newton) it was the successful culmination of a twenty-four-year legislative journey, with roots in her service on the Newton Board of…