The Programs and Services Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): Appointment of Petr Chovanec to the Commission on Disability Appointment of Shawn Fitzgibbons as a Commissioner of the Board of Licensing Commissioners The Committee voted against the request to revise and amend Chapter…
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The Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted to approve the following (see Report): Request for triennial renewals of six bus licenses for Mass General Brigham. There are no changes proposed from 2021. Request for four new triennial bus licenses for Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Request to approve a detail of a…
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 the construction of an attached garage with living space above, further extending the non-conforming front setback and further reducing the non-conforming open space at 39 Floral Street. See Special Permit…
The Programs and Services Committee met on Wednesday, September 21 (watch video on NewTV), voted to reject the request for a temporary moratorium on tree cutting while the Council considers two proposals to amend the current Tree Preservation Ordinance: One request submitted by the Mayor on behalf of the City’s…
The Planning and Development Board met on Tuesday, September 20, and voted to recommend approval of two requests to amend the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Request for a review of and possible amendments to, Section 6.7.1 Accessory Apartments, to remove barriers to creating accessory apartments, such as to consider conditions under…
The Negotiations sub-committee of the Newton School Committee will initially meet in Open Session on Wednesday, September 28 at 3PM in Room 210 at the Ed Center. The sub-committee will then enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the NTA (See…
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…
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…