The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): Request for a Special Permit/Site Plan Approval to allow retaining walls greater than 4’ within the side and rear setbacks at 10 Elberta Terrace – Approved subject to second call – (see Special Permit…
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The Zoning and Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): Request to review and amend Section 6.7.1 Accessory Apartments to remove barriers to creating accessory apartments, such as to consider conditions under which detached ADUs may be allowed by right, and under which…
The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): Request to appropriate and expend $12,000 from Special Permit Fees, Langley Account for the installation of two speed feedback signs on Langley Road, consistent with the intent of Special Permit #285-17, Condition 9. Request to…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): Appointment of Cory Alperstein to the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy Request for a main drain extension to provide a means for an overflow connection to the proposed on-site infiltration system that was designed…
The Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): Requesting to accept and expend a $272,000 MassDOT Community Connections Program Grant for the Blue bikes bike share in Newton, Arlington, and Watertown project. There will be two additional stations for Newton,…
The Committee voted to approve the following (see Report): Request for approve a Community Preservation Committee (CPC) recommendation for $486,500 in Community Preservation Act funding from the FY23 Unrestricted Funds to complete Phase II of the Gath Memorial Pool Renovation Project, including the completion of consturction and bidding documents, project…
Revised draft of Goals spurs additional questions On Wednesday September 7, NPS administrators submitted a revised version of System Wide Goals for the 2022-2023 academic year. The previous five-page draft was discussed during the August 8 meeting, while the new draft expands to 13 pages across the same three categories: Education,…
At a special virtual meeting on Saturday, September 10, the Newton Highlands Area Council voted to approve a letter requesting additional time for community engagement and provide feedback on the Zoning redesign process. Several Area Council members suggested edits — including a reminder that each of the Area Councils is…
The Waban and Newtonville Area Councils voted and submitted this letter to the Chair of the Zoning and Planning Committee, Deb Crossley, and the Zoning and Planning Committee regarding their concerns about the community engagement process for the proposed village center zoning framework. They emphasized their role in local governance,…
Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Council Chamber/Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Section 6.7.1 Accessory Apartments, to remove barriers to creating accessory apartments, such as to consider conditions under which…
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 12 at 6:00PM. The agenda includes the following: Introductions Review and Approval of July 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes CDBG Report Prioritization of FY2024 CDBG-Funded Access Projects Accessible Fines Reports MAAB Variance for 825A Washington Street MAAB Variance for Lowell…
The Newton Election Commission posted these unofficial State Primary Election Results last night. Newton voters selected the following: Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate: Maura Healey – 12,817 Sonia Chang-Diaz – 1,076 Democratic Lieutenant Gubernatorial Candidate: Kimberley Driscoll – 5,383 Eric Lesser – 5,149 Tami Gouveia – 2,276 Democratic Attorney General Candidate: Andrea…