Concerned about how a proposed 234-unit multi-family development in Nonantum would impact traffic, parking, and affordability in the city, dozens of people showed up to speak at the January 28 Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting. Adam Lunin, a Newton resident who lives near the proposed project, said he is…
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NPS’s Literacy Night presentation on January 28 focused on the NPS Literacy Program and how parents of children in Grades K-5 can help them at home. It was led by Dr. David Kloker, the district’s new Director of English Language Arts & Literacy PK-12, who was hired last summer. He…
The Newton Dems Environmental Committee will host a Zoom webinar, What’s in Your Energy Bill & What Can the State Do?, on Sunday, February 22, 5PM-6PM. Register here. Energy affordability is a key issue right now: bills are sky rocketing, and the Massachusetts State Legislature wants to do something to…
The Newtonville Area Council is conducting a survey of opinions and usage of the Washington Street Pilot changes made to Washington Street between Chestnut and Lowell Streets. The city recently finished changes on Washington Street – reconfiguring the street. The Newtonville Area Council is asking residents to share their opinions on…
Newton Community Education has amazing Winter Programs and Summer Camps, and registration is open now. Learning that grows with you and your family – from Newton Public Schools! Winter Programs Registration is open now! For Adults: Day and evening classes for adults, including Painting, Real Estate Planning, Mah Jongg, Yoga, Cooking, Guitar,…
State Rep. Amy Sangiolo (11th Middlesex District) will hold office hours on Friday, March 13, 11AM-12:30PM at Newton City Hall, Room 211. For answers to questions or to schedule a meeting with the Representative outside of these times, please contact Denise Chan, Legislative Aide, 617-722-2425 ext. 7317 or [email protected]. You can…
The Land Use Committee met on January 27, 2026, regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Approved (Withdrawal Without Prejudice) Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Block, Farrell, Golden, Irish, Lucas, Roche. Also Present: Councilor Wright. City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Cat Kemmett, Deputy Chief Planner; Jonah Temple,…
The Joint Zoning & Planning and Finance Committees met on January 26, 2026. See report and meeting video. Approved No Action Necessary Held Present (Zoning & Planning): Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright (Vice Chair), Oliver, Albright, Dahmubed, Getz, Gordon, Kalis. Present (Finance): Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby (Vice Chair), Greenberg, Charm, Krintzman,…
The Programs & Services Committee met on January 21, 2026 regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie (Vice Chair), Bixby, Oliver, Baker, Charm, Farrell, Micley. Also Present: Councilors Leary and Roche. City staff: Mark Welch, Acting Commissioner of Parks & Recreation; Jennifer Wilson,…
The Public Facilities Committee met on January 21, 2026, regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Dahmubed, Getz, Gordon, Grossman, Kelley. Absent: Councilor Leary. City staff: Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer; Shawna Sullivan, Commissioner of Public Works; Bernie McDonald, Deputy Commissioner of…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on January 21, 2026, regarding the following: Approved Approved as Amended No Action Necessary Repealed Traffic Council Decisions Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden, Silber. Also Present: Councilors Kelley and Dahmubed. City staff: Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer; John…
The Traffic Council met on January 15, 2026, regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Held Denied Present: Ned Codd, Captain Devine, Mitchell Fischman, David Koses, Councilor Lucas. Also Present: Councilors Baker, Roche, Silber, and Wright, and alternate resident member Margot Spiller. City staff: Jini Fairley, ADA Coordinator;…