The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team this week (See Development Review Team Snapshot): 57, 85, and 111 Wells Avenue -Possible amendment to the Wells Ave Deed Restriction to allow solar panels and canopies.
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The Newton Upper Falls Area Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, August 18 at 7PM. The agenda will include discussion of a Joint Area Council Letter on the Zoning and Planning Committee’s Village Center Framework, discussion regarding a Joint Area Council meeting and presentation on Zoning scheduled for…
The City Council approved virtually all aspects of the NewCAL project — the site plan review, funding, and acquisition of the adjacent two-family house — at its Full Council meeting on Monday, August 8. The site plan, recommended by the Design Review Committee, was reviewed and approved by the Public…
The School Committee will meet in person for SC members and Staff (Room 210) and virtually for the public (Zoom link) on Monday, August 8, at 9:00AM. The agenda includes the following: Convene meeting Public Comment Interim Superintendent Update Discussion/Updates FY23 System-wide Goals – Progress Update FY23 School Committee Calendar…
The Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and video on NewTV): Request to appropriate and expend $19,500,000 and authorize a general obligation borrowing of an equal amount for the Newton Center for Active Living (NewCAL) and authorization to apply any premium received upon the sale of the bonds or notes,…
The Council, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the pending action, Arnstein, et al. v. City of Newton, et al., filed against the City of Newton in Middlesex Superior Court – See Report.
The Traffic Council voted to approve the following (see Report and video on NewTV): Request to discuss, review, and potentially change all the parking regulations along the entire length of Adams Street in Nonantum, on both sides, to better address current land uses and parking needs along the corridor. NOTE:…
The Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and video on NewTV): Request for a Special Permit/Site Plan approval to demolish the existing dwelling and construct 3 single-family attached dwellings, to waive the required minimum lot area, to allow a driveway within 10 feet of a rear lot line,…
The Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and video on NewTV): Two reappointments to the Community Preservation Committee Eliza Zatta Martin Smargiassi All other items were held. NOTE: There was substantial discussion about possible amendments to the Accessory Apartments Ordinances – particularly regarding allowing by-right detached Accessory Dwelling…
The Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and video on NewTV): Request authorization to acquire whether by purchase or friendly eminent domain the property at 47 Walnut Place adjacent to the current Senior Center. Request for a discussion with the Planning Department and possible amendments regarding time restrictions…