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Zoning & Planning unanimously backs Catherine Feerick for planning director

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee unanimously recommended Catherine Feerick’s appointment as the City’s next planning director on Monday, July 20, following an hour-long discussion that explored her approach to economic development, housing, historic preservation, and public engagement. Committee members questioned Feerick on some of Newton’s most pressing planning issues – …

City Council Meetings – Week of 7/19/2026

City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 20 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Land Use Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chamber, Room 207) and virtually (Zoom…

School Committee Meetings – Week of 7/19/2026

Negotiation Subcommittee will meet in Executive Session virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 20 at 1PM to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Newton Teachers Association (NTA) Units A-E. School Committee will meet in Executive Session in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Monday, July 20 at…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 7/19/2026

Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Development Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 20 at 10AM. The agenda includes: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Nomination and Governance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, July 21 at 9AM. The agenda includes: Newton Free Library Board…

City Council Meetings – Week of 7/12/2026

City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 13 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614 (HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Programs &…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 7/12/2026

Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 13 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 13 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: See also: Meeting Packet;  Meeting Packet #2; Meeting Packet #3; Meeting Packet #4 Planning &…

Land Use Committee Report – 7/7/2026

The Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, July 7. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Lucas, Golden, and Roche.Also present: Councilors Oliver, Wright, and Malakie.City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Jonah Temple, Deputy City Solicitor; Cat Kemmett, Deputy Chief Planner.

Programs & Services Committee Report – 6/24/2026

The Programs & Services Committee met on Wednesday, June 24. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Oliver, Malakie, Charm, Bixby, and Farrell.Absent: Councilors Baker and Micley.City staff: Jill Seppa, Deputy City Clerk/Election Supervisor; Jonah Temple, Deputy City Solicitor.

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