Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and…
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School Committee will meet in Executive Session in person (Room 304, Education Center) on Monday, April 14 at 5:45PM. The agenda includes the following: School Committee will meet in person (Room 210, Education Center) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 14 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Negotiations…
Newton Free Library Board of Trustees – Development Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 14 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Commonwealth Foundation Greens Subcommittee will meet in person (Room 211) on Tuesday, April 15 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Design Review Committee/Franklin…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
The School Committee has statutory authority for determining the allocation of funds provided to it. Given the recent public consternation about the FY26 Newton Public Schools (“NPS“) budget (for year ended June 30, 2026), with a $3.4 million unfunded balance, you might have sighed relief at Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s announcement…
Established as a part of the 2025 legislative budget, sponsored by State Senator John C. Velis, the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism is holding hearings throughout Massachusetts to explore expanding incidents of antisemitism and to give Jewish community leaders and residents an opportunity to share concerns and recommendations. Senator Velis…
On April 5, Friends of the Newton Library gathered in the Library’s lobby to celebrate its 150th anniversary and the beginning of National Library Week. They gave out candy bars to a steady stream of people passing through, and balloons to children. The occasion marked the presentation of a check…
State Rep. Greg Schwartz will hold office hours on Monday, April 14, 9:30AM-11AM at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street), Room 2H. For answers to questions or to schedule a meeting with the Representative outside of these times, please contact Ellen Panarese Gibson, Legislative Aide at [email protected].
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 7 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. The meeting will be broadcast on NewTV’s YouTube channel and government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33). Land Use will meet in person (Council…
The Land Use Committee approved the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Laredo, Leary, Lobovits, and LucasAlso Present: Councilors Albright and WrightCity Staff Present: Chief Planner Katie Whewell, Assistant City Solicitor Jonah Temple,…
The Land Use Committee voted to hold the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): A total of 22 people spoke at the public hearing on a mix of issues: concerns about less parking, less office space, more traffic, desire for more housing, overall support for the project,…
The Finance Committee approved the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Grossman, Bixby, Humphrey, Greenberg, Lipof, and MicleyCity staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley; Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Perry Rosenfield; Commissioner of Public Works Shawna Sullivan; Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Bernie…