The Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Oliver, Micley, Malakie, Humphrey, Lobovits, Baker, andFarrellCity Staff: Hattie Kerwin Derrick, Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion; Lisa Dady,Director of Historic Newton; Shubee…
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On February 3, at her eighth and final State of the City Address, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller reflected on her tenure and the current state of the City. After 2,590 days in office, Mayor Fuller declared that the state of Newton remains strong. Entering the City Council chamber, Mayor Fuller was…
If you’ve been to Harvest Fair in Newton Center, or the Fourth of July celebration at Albemarle Field, you’ve probably seen Officer Justin Lau. He has served as a Newton police officer for fifteen years and is a familiar figure at a wide range of Newton community events — especially…
The Newton Police Department has issued the following statement: The Newton Police have received questions from the community regarding the recent changes to the Immigration & Customs Enforcement Agency deportation process. Local police departments do not have the statutory authority to enforce federal immigration detainers. The Newton Police also do…
The final vote on the proposed new Newton City Seal, which was due to take place on February 3, was delayed until Monday, February 17, after some Councilors said that they needed more time to consider the design. Councilor Bill Humphrey, a member of the Ad Hoc City Seal Working…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 3 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Watch a live broadcase on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or NewTV’s Youtube channel. NOTE: The Mayor will present the State…
School Committee has no meetings scheduled for the week.
Youth Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 3 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 3 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Human Rights Commission will meet virtually…
Development Review Team (DRT) is scheduled to meet this week regarding these potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The committee voted no action necessary for the following: The committee voted to hold the following: Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Getz, Kelley, Gentile, Leary, Laredo, Danberg, and KalisCity Staff: Commissioner of Public Works…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the Report and watch the meeting video): The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to hold the following:
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following (read the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Krintzman, Getz, Danberg, and KalisAlso Present: Councilors Malakie, Lucas, Block, Farrell, and GreenbergCity Staff: Jennifer Caira, Deputy Director of Planning; Zachary LeMel, Chief of Long…