Instances of urban blight have been reported across several State-owned properties in Newton by a concerned citizen, Bill McEvoy. He notes that the blight ranges from large amounts of litter and trash found next to railroad tracks, to deterioration of pedestrian infrastructure, including a flight of stairs in West Newton.…
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The Land Use Committee approved the following (see Report and watch the Video): The Land Use Committee voted to Hold the following:
The Finance Committee approved the following (see Report and watch the Video): The Finance Committee held:
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the Video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following:
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see Report and watch the Video):
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
Newton Public Schools (NPS) Superintendent Anna Nolin heralded the start of the school year with a press conference on September 6 featuring reports from teachers and administrators in an atmosphere of optimism and cooperation across the district. Among the initiatives she noted were: a major overhaul of the elementary school…
On Tuesday, September 10, Marc Laredo announced that he is launching his campaign for Mayor of Newton. Although his candidacy comes as no surprise to many local political activists, some are surprised that his announcement comes more than a year before the 2025 Mayoral election. Elected President of the City…
The September 9 School Committee began with a 5th grader from Cabot elementary school leading the School Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance. Beginning meetings with the Pledge is a new protocol implemented for the first time in at least several decades at this meeting. Following the Pledge, Alex Pascal,…
Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and…
[UPDATE] School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (Education Center, Room 210) on Monday, September 9 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 10 at 5PM. The agenda includes the following: Negotiations Subcommittee will meet…
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 9 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet in person (Room 205) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, September 9 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Zoning Board of Appeals will meet…