The Democratic Committees in the 12th Middlesex State Representative District will host a candidate debate on June 24, 7PM-8:30PM, at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street). Democratic candidates aiming to succeed Rep. Ruth Balser in representing that district — Bill Humphrey, Rick Lipof, and Greg Schwartz — will participate.
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Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 10 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 10 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Real Property Reuse will meet virtually (Zoom link)…
School Committee will meet on Monday, June 10 at 5:30PM in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to all pending litigation matters. School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 10 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following:
Newton Free Library Development Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 10 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Biosafety Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 10 at 3PM. The agenda includes the following: Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday,…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Developmen Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
On May 31, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced its 2024 All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) grants for eight projects across the country. The award, totaling $343 million, includes $67 million for MBTA Green Line “B” and “C” branch improvements to make fourteen stops on those lines completely accessible for…
Rabbi Keith Stern, Newton resident and Chair of the Human Rights Commission, opened the Pride Flag Raising ceremony at Newton City Hall on Tuesday, June 4th. He began his remarks wondering “From 35,000 ft, why would there be a day, set aside to honor people who are already completed melted and…
Exactly three months from the September 3rd State Democratic Primary — which will very likely determine the next State Representative from the 12th Middlesex District — Fig City News provides this update on the Democratic candidates in that race: Endorsements City Councilor Rick Lipof has the “enthusiastic” endorsement of Massachusetts…
City Council passes amendment 13-11, but State acceptance remains in doubt. The June 3 City Council meeting contained item #49-24 “Discussion and possible adoption of an ordinance requiring electrification of all new construction and substantial renovations.” The proposed ordinance is called the Fossil Fuel-Free Ordinance (pages 7-11 here), which was…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 3 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Watch live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or NewTV’s Youtube channel. Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber)…
There are no School Committee meetings scheduled for this week.
Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 3 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet and Planning Memo): Newton Fair Housing Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:30AM. The agenda (with meeting materials) includes the following: Newtonville…