Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposal (see DRT Snapshot):
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On December 9, the Community Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend a $600,000 grant to the Suzuki School of Music toward building an accessible rear addition at 1615 Beacon Street. Approval depends on votes by the Zoning and Planning and Finance Committees and the full City Council in 2026. “When…
At the end of two decades of rapid growth in enrollment after World War II, Newton Public Schools (NPS) was led by a pioneering Superintendent who oversaw major changes in curriculum that drew nationwide attention. Back then, the NPS had more power in determining its budget allocation, and the budget…
As NPS approaches its December break, the district’s fulsome response to Year 2024’s Ballot Question 2, the statewide repeal of passing the MCAS tests as a requirement to graduate from a Massachusetts public high school, is coming into clearer focus. Changes to NPS’ graduation requirements must conform to statewide requirements…
On Friday, November 28, City Councilor Lenny Gentile (Ward 4) filed a late docket item asking Mayor-elect Marc Laredo to explain how his planned increase in Mayoral Office staff from 7 to 9 will fit within the current fiscal-year budget. The docket item also asked the Mayor-elect to submit a…
As Marion Pollock stood among the throngs of residents taking their first look inside the new Cooper Center for Active Living on December 5, she beamed at the beautiful, accessible public building named after her mother. The City named the facility for Audrey Cooper for her service to residents over…
Following World War II, Newton was known as “one of the best school systems in the country.” James Conant, president of Harvard, called Newton a lighthouse that pointed the way to excellence in public education. Community organizations worked closely with NPS. Leaders of the PTA and the Newton Teachers Federation…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Chair’s Note: The following items will not be discussed substantively; the Chair intends to seek “No Action Necessary”…
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Countryside School Council will meet in person (School Library, 191 Dedham Street) on Thursday, December 11 at 3:15PM. See Meeting Notice with link to the agenda.
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 8 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 8 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday,…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
On December 1, the City Council approved three remaining items needed for Mark Development’s project to proceed adjacent to the Riverside MBTA station. The project needed approval of a revised special permit and two zoning changes, and if these were not approved by the end the current City Council’s term…