In a municipal election with only seven of 25 races contested and five first-time candidates running unopposed, Newton’s voters elected a new Mayor, 24 City Councilors (6 of whom are new), and 8 School Committee members (6 new). In a binding ballot question, voters narrowly rejected the repeal of the…
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The City is no longer delaying trash/recycling pickup on weeks that have these holidays: Residents should set out trash, recycling, and yard waste on regular trash day for these weeks. If you miss the collection, you’ll need to wait until the following week for pickup. Collection crews will not be…
Newton Public Schools (NPS) Office of Teaching and Learning will host Community Math Night on November 12, 6:30PM-7:30PM at Brown Middle School (125 Meadowbrook Road). NPS will discuss important new updates to its math programs, including math pathways and instructional practices. Topics for the Evening NPS Superintendent Anna Nolin discussed…
I am an NPS parent of three/ I will be voting for Cyrus, Ward 4 counselor-at-large. My oldest, a senior was at home with some friends when Cyrus came to visit, and I had the privilege of seeing him genuinely interested in hearing about the concerns impacting young people. I…
Please join State Representative Greg Schwartz for his monthly office hours on Monday, November 17 from 10AM-11:30AM 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…
State Rep. Amy Sangiolo (11th Middlesex District) will hold office hours on Friday, November 21, 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…
John Chaimanis and his family are simultaneously a muti-generational Newton family, and a second-generation American family. He and his wife have three students attending Newton Public Schools, and are deeply invested in ensuring our schools succeed. John practices the ideas behind servant leadership; he knows that elected officials work for…
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Danberg, Getz, Kalis, and KelleyAbsent: Councilors Gentile, Leary, and LaredoAlso present: Councilors Farrell, Bixby, Malakie, and HumphreyCity Staff: Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Yeo, Commissioner of Public Works Shawna Sullivan,Deputy Commissioner of…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): 156 Highland Street – further increase the nonconforming Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (7-1, Councilor Laredo recused) to relocate a detached accessory building to a more central location and to construct a connection to the main building. No…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held: The Zoning and Planning Committee voted no action necessary: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Kalis, Getz, Danberg, and KrintzmanAlso Present: Councilors Malakie and FarrellCity Staff: Director of Planning and…
The Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Humphrey (Vice Chair), Oliver, Baker, Malakie, and FarrellAbsent: Councilors Micley, Lobovits, and KrintzmanCity Staff: Director of Older Adult Services Mignonne Murray, and Senior Assistant City Solicitor Andrew Lee
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee held: The Public Facilities Committee voted no action necessary: Present – Committee members: Councilors Albright (Chair), Danberg, Gentile, Getz, Kalis, Kelley, Leary, and Laredo Also present: Councilors Grossman, Block, Wright, Bixby,…