Zoning and Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, September 28 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Appointment of Scott Friedman, as an alternate member of the Newton Historical Commission. Chair’s Note: Discussion surrounding the following item will be limited to a brief update from the Planning Department…
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Board of License Commission will hold a special meeting in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 26 at 2PM. The agenda includes the following: Request for a One-Day Temporary Wine and Malt License for a JCC event on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 3:00PM – 5:00PM…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team this week (see Development Review Team Snapshot). Meetings are not open to the public. 528 Boylston Street, 516 Boylston Street, 502-504 Boylston Street, 0 Boylston Street, 32-34 Hurley Place, 24-26 Hurley Place, Hagen Road – Comprehensive Permit…
The Full City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 19 as a Committee of the Whole at 6:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Discussion with the Climate and Sustainability Team to receive an update on their current work progress on the Climate…
Commission on Disability’s Funding for the Benefit of People with Disabilities Subcommittee: The meeting scheduled for Monday, September 19 has been canceled (see Meeting Cancellation Notice). The next meeting will be on October 24. Newton Parks and Recreation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 19 at 7PM.…
The School Committee will meet in person (Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 19 at 6PM. The Committee will begin in open session and then go into Executive Session in Room 304 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. At the conclusion of the…
There are no Development Review Team (DRT) Meetings scheduled this week (See DRT Snapshot).
The Traffic Council voted to approve the following (see Report): Request to change the recently updated parking regulations on the west side of Adams Street, between a point 40 feet south of Clinton Street and a point 50 feet north of Lincoln Road, from unrestricted parking to a two-hour limit,…
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): Request for a Special Permit/Site Plan Approval to allow retaining walls greater than 4’ within the side and rear setbacks at 10 Elberta Terrace – Approved subject to second call – (see Special Permit…
The Zoning and Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): Request to review and amend Section 6.7.1 Accessory Apartments to remove barriers to creating accessory apartments, such as to consider conditions under which detached ADUs may be allowed by right, and under which…
The Finance Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): Request to appropriate and expend $12,000 from Special Permit Fees, Langley Account for the installation of two speed feedback signs on Langley Road, consistent with the intent of Special Permit #285-17, Condition 9. Request to…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): Appointment of Cory Alperstein to the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy Request for a main drain extension to provide a means for an overflow connection to the proposed on-site infiltration system that was designed…