The Council, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, voted to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to the pending action, Arnstein, et al. v. City of Newton, et al., filed against the City of Newton in Middlesex Superior Court – See Report.
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The Traffic Council voted to approve the following (see Report and video on NewTV): Request to discuss, review, and potentially change all the parking regulations along the entire length of Adams Street in Nonantum, on both sides, to better address current land uses and parking needs along the corridor. NOTE:…
The Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and video on NewTV): Request for a Special Permit/Site Plan approval to demolish the existing dwelling and construct 3 single-family attached dwellings, to waive the required minimum lot area, to allow a driveway within 10 feet of a rear lot line,…
The Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and video on NewTV): Two reappointments to the Community Preservation Committee Eliza Zatta Martin Smargiassi All other items were held. NOTE: There was substantial discussion about possible amendments to the Accessory Apartments Ordinances – particularly regarding allowing by-right detached Accessory Dwelling…
The Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and video on NewTV): Request authorization to acquire whether by purchase or friendly eminent domain the property at 47 Walnut Place adjacent to the current Senior Center. Request for a discussion with the Planning Department and possible amendments regarding time restrictions…
The Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and video on NewTV): Reappointment of Jay Snyder to the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy. Petition for a grant of location to install conduit in Windsor Road and in Kinmouth Road. Request from the Design Review Committee for 5-58 schematic design and…
The Committee voted to approve the following (see Report): Request from City Clerk to approve a plan to provide a sufficient number of police officers for each polling location to meet the obligations of “The VOTES Act” which changed the responsibility of detailing a sufficient number of police officers for…
The Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and video on NewTV): Request for a Special Permit/Site Plan Approval to construct an enclosed front vestibule and two‐story side addition with a garage below, exceeding the maximum FAR allowed and further reducing nonconforming front and rear setbacks at 4 Edgewood Road –…
Full City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 8 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and Full Docket. Land Use Committee will meet virtually (go here for the Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 9, at 6:00PM. The agenda includes the following: Request for…
Commission on Disability‘s regularly scheduled meeting for Monday, August 8, has been canceled. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. The next scheduled meeting is September 12. Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 9, at 7:00PM. The agenda includes the following (see Meeting Packet): General Discussion on Current…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team this week (See Development Review Team Snapshot): 98 Grant Avenue – Special Permit to extend nonconforming setback for a 2-car garage & retaining walls 157 Dudley Road – Special Permit for additional garage on the property 1355…
The Full City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, August 1 at 7PM. According to the agenda, the Council President may call for a roll call to enter into Executive Session in order to discuss strategy with respect to the pending action,…