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Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 6/19/2022

Board of Licensing Commission: The Board of Licensing Commission will meet both in person (Room 204) and virtually on Zoom (go here to join the Zoom meeting). The agenda includes the following: Review and Approval of May 17, 2022 Meeting Minutes. Request for a One-Day Temporary All Alcohol and Entertainment…

City Council Meetings – Week of June 12th

Zoning and Planning Committee: The Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Council Chamber (Room 207)/Room 204 and virtually on Zoom on Monday, June 13th at 6:30 p.m. Go here to join the Zoom meeting. The agenda includes the following: Two appointments to the Planning and Development Board Lee…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of June 12th

Commission on Disability: The Commission on Disability will meet virtually on Monday, June 13th at 6:00 p.m. Go here to join the Zoom meeting. The agenda includes the following: Introductions Approval of the May 9, 2022 Meeting Minutes CDBG Report Prioritization of FY24 CDBG-Funded Access Projects Accessible Fines Reports Treasurer’s…

New Fire Chief: Greg Gentile

The Public Safety and Transportation Committee is set to approve the appointment of Greg Gentile as our new Fire Chief. Chief Gentile has been serving as Assistance Chief since 2020, and “is a life-long Newton resident and third-generation Newton firefighter”. (See p. 59 of the Agenda). The Chief may also…

Development Review Team Meetings – Week of June 5th

The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team this week: 9 Orouke Path – Variance for a pool within the front setback (two front setbacks, not a corner lot 37 Truman Road – Special Permit for a third story and nonconforming floor area ratio 50…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of June 5th

Planning and Development Board: The Planning and Development Board will meet virtually on Monday, June 6th at 7:00 p.m. Go here to join the Zoom meeting. The agenda includes the following: Continuation of Public Hearing on #259-22 Request to Rezone 7 parcels to BU4 34, 36, 38, 48, & 50…

City Council Committee Reports – 5/17/22 – 6/1/22

Land Use – 05-17-22 Committee Report – Watch the NewTV recording here. The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following: Request for a Special Permit/Site Plan Approval to construct a second‐story rear addition over the existing footprint, vertically extending the nonconforming side setback at 9 Day Street – See…

City Council Meetings – Week of June 5th

Public Safety and Transportation and Finance Committee: The Public Safety and Transportation Committee and the Finance Committee will meet jointly and both in person (Council Chamber) and on Zoom, on Monday, June 6th at 6:00 p.m. Go here to join the Zoom meeting. The agenda includes the following: Request to…

School Committee to Meet – Monday, June 6th

The School Committee will meet virtually on Monday, June 6th at 7:00 p.m. Go here to join the Zoom meeting. The agenda includes the following: Superintendent’s Update Public Comment Updates Youth Risk Behavior Survey – See Memo High School Schedule and Start Time – See Memo PTO Equity Spending Guidelines…

NSHS Jazz Combo Program

Efforts to restore the NSHS Jazz Combo program, an award-winning music program led by Music Director, Lisa Linde, are being led by students, parents, and community members. The Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo recently made it to the state finals and performed at the MAJE Gold Medal Showcase at the…

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