Ward 2 Councilor David Micley will hold an office hour on Tuesday, March 17 from 4PM to 5PM at the Cooper Center (375 Walnut Street, Newtonville), in the first-floor reception room.
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Please join State Representative Greg Schwartz for his monthly office hours on Monday, March 23 from 9:30AM-11AM at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Avenue) in Room 211. No appointment is necessary. For further information or to schedule a time to meet with Representative Schwartz outside of office hours, please contact…
Mayor Marc Laredo is holding a series of Laredo Listens listening sessions throughout the city. Residents are invited to attend any of them, and registration is optional and encouraged in case the Mayor’s Office needs to change to a virtual meeting at the last minute due to weather conditions. For…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 2 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Public Safety & Transportation Committee will…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 2 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Newton North HS Council will meet on Monday, February 2 at 6PM in the Principal’s Conference Room 103. The agenda includes: Bigelow Middle School Council will meet…
Planning & Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 2 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following items: Farm Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, February 5 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following items: Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will meet in person (Brigham…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposal (see DRT Snapshot):
Congressman Jake Auchincloss, drawing a direct line to the American Revolution, said Friday he supports using the Massachusetts National Guard to counter federal immigration enforcement operations if they escalate in the state. “250 years ago, we refused to quarter the King’s troops,” Auchincloss said in a Fig City News Podcast…
Full transcript of Fig City News podcast interview with Rep. Jake Auchincloss in his Newton District Office on Friday, January 30, 2026.
After the latest snowfall, Mayor Marc Laredo reminded residents by email of the deadline by which sidewalks must be cleared: Wednesday, January 28 by 8AM. After that, property owners may face fines for leaving sidewalks obstructed by snow or ice. Under City ordinance, residents and businesses are responsible for clearing…
The City Council’s Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted Thursday, January 21 to shorten the trial of the Newton Centre Plaza pilot in the Langley Road parking lot, as officials weighed strong public support for the space against concerns about parking and accessibility. Several Councilors, including Ward 2 City Councilor…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, January 26 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following items: Chair’s note: The Finance Committee will join the Zoning & Planning Committee for the CPC item and will adjourn after the conclusion…