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Public Facilities Committee Report – 10/23/2024

The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see Report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee voted to hold the following, with detailed discussions on each:

Traffic Council Report – 10/17/2024

The Traffic Council approved the following (see report and watch the meeting video): The Traffic Council voted to deny the following: The Traffic Council voted no action necessary for the following: The Traffic Council held the following for further consideration:

Planning & Development FY26-FY30 Consolidated Plan Survey, open until Nov. 15

The City of Newton’s Housing and Community Development Division is eagerly seeking community input for its draft Consolidated Plan. It is using an online survey to gather input from those who live and/or work in Newton. The survey is available through November 15 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ConPlan_2026-2030 The Consoldated Plan will help guide how Newton…

Rep. Jake Auchincloss Town Hall, Dec. 8

Rep. Jake Auchincloss invites the public to a town hall meeting on Sunday, December 8, 3PM-4PM. He said, “This is an opportunity for you to raise questions, hear updates on what I’m doing to represent the district’s values & advance its priorities, and receive assistance with casework.” Pre-registration is required…

Election Day proposal to eliminate MCAS requirement: Will Newton be impacted?

Among the five ballot questions Massachusetts voters will face on Election Day next Tuesday, Ballot Question 2 – Elimination of MCAS As High School Graduation Requirement – has received significant attention within the Newton Public Schools community. MCAS Background The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) – a series of statewide…

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