The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video here): The committee voted to deny the following: Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Block, Downs, Farrell, Laredo, Leary, Lobovits, and LucasAlso Present: Councilors Albright, Danberg, Greenberg, Malakie, Oliver and WrightCity Staff Present: Chief Planner Katie Whewell,…
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The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Requesting to accept and expend a $35,000 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and the Department of Fire Services (7-0) “For mobile radios in fire trucks, additional gear, and eye shield protection.” CPC Recommendation…
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted no action necessary for the following: Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Getz, Kelley, Leary, Danberg, Kalis, Gentile, and LaredoCity Staff: Community Preservation Act Program Manager Mollie Hutchings, Historic Newton Director Lisa Dady, Public…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Block, Bixby, Greenberg and WrightAbsent: Councilor LipofAlso Present: Councilors Malakie, Oliver, Farrell and KelleyCity Staff: Andrew Lee, Assistant City Solicitor;…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding these potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
After three hours of free-ranging debate on the pros and cons of granting both a zoning change and a special permit for 368-390 Watertown Street in Nonantum to allow for the addition of another floor and three more units, the Land Use Committee voted to defeat both items. Nonantum Neighborhood…
Newton Centre’s Pilot Plaza proposal has been revised after pushback from local businesses and residents, with the City reducing the number of parking spaces removed and shortening the year-long pilot to run only June through October. While some business owners, after these revisions, are cautiously optimistic about economic potential, others…
On Tuesday, February 25, the City of Newton held its first-ever Newton Civic Spotlight event at City Hall. The event, aimed at local middle and high school students, featured a resource fair showcasing local organizations as well as panel discussions exploring the nuances of local government and issues facing the…
Newton’s housing crisis prevents the many workers who keep the city running from being able to live here. As costs soar, employees across industries are forced to commute from other communities. “It doesn’t sit right with me that in Newton the person making my morning coffee can’t even afford to…
On February 14, President Trump’s Department of Education (ED) sent out a letter stating: “The law is clear: treating students differently on the basis of race to achieve nebulous goals such as diversity, racial balancing, social justice, or equity is illegal under controlling Supreme Court precedent.” The letter from the…
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 24 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, February 25 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:…
School Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 26 at 5:45PM in-person (Education, Room 304) for a Workshop/Retreat for budget preparation. School Committee will meet in regular session on Wednesday, February 26 at 7PM in-person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link). The agenda includes: Ed. Note: We updated this…