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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The Finance Committee met on Monday, June 22. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Charm, Greenberg, Malakie, Krintzman, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Micley.City staff: Steve Curley, Comptroller; Maureen Lemieux, Chief Financial Officer; Trevor Goehring, Financial Analyst II; Shawna Sullivan, Commissioner of Public Works; Bernie McDonald,…
The Zoning & Planning Committee met on Monday, June 22. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright (Vice Chair), Gordon, Albright, Getz, and Kalis.Absent: Councilors Oliver and Dahmubed.Also present: Councilors Roche, Block, Malakie, and Farrell.City staff: Katie Whewell, Acting Director of Planning & Development; Nora…
The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, June 17. See the report and meeting video. Approved No Action Necessary Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Getz, Albright, Gordon, Dahmubed, Grossman, and Kelley.Absent: Councilor Leary.Also present: Councilor Malakie.City staff: Alex Valcarce, Commissioner of Public Buildings; Shawna Sullivan, Commissioner of Public Works; Doug Botelho,…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, June 17. See the report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden and Silber.Absent: Councilor Greenberg.Also present: Chris Markiewicz, Chair, and members Jini Fairley, Mitch Fischman, Michael Halle, Richard Heald, Peter Klapes, and Howard…
The Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, June 16. See the report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Lucas, and Roche.Absent: Councilor Golden.Also present: Councilors Albright, Malakie, Wright, and Oliver.City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Jonah Temple, Deputy City Solicitor; Zach Melcher, Planning…
In honor of the 250th anniversary of United States independence, the Declaration of Independence was read publicly in a ceremony at the War Memorial Auditorium at City Hall on Wednesday, July 8. According to Mayor Marc Laredo, the event was intended to renew pride in national identity and bring about…
Rep. John Lawn (10th Middlesex District) is lead sponsor of House Bill 1829 to remove the current statute of limitations on civil cases of child sexual abuse. Current state law allows a victim to file a civil suit until the victim is age 53 (or until age 60 if the victim…
The Newtonville Historic District Commission’s review of a proposal to replace four gas-powered street lamps on Prescott Street with solar-powered LED fixtures was postponed last week due to lack of a quorum. This may delay a decision that could shape the future of Newton’s remaining 77 historic gas-powered street lamps.…
Newton celebrated the 4th of July on Saturday, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Despite impending storms in nearby towns, celebrations in the Garden City went on with gusto, featuring an impressive fireworks display in the evening, and parades, a carnival, vendors, and ice cream earlier in the day.…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Land Use Committee will meet in person (Council Chambers, Room 207) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, July 7 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests:
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Newton Public Schools are in “soft close” through July 12.