The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Public auto license renewals (6-0) Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Bixby, Greenberg, and WrightAbsent: Councilors Block and LipofAlso Present: Councilor-Elect SilberCity Staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department
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The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Auto Dealer Licenses (6-0-1, Councilor Laredo not voting). Licenses were approved for: 41 Farwell Street (7-0) to rezone to Multi Residence 2. Petition Documents Draft Council Order 41 Farwell Street (site plan / special permit)…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): All items approved can be appealed through the close of business on December 10, 2025. Jacobs Terrace at Hartman Road (Ward 8) (5-0) The Council approved the installation of a stop or yield sign at the…
The Special Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and video): Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Property Tax Levy distribution percentages (7-0) “Single-family and two-family homes make up almost 80%; all residential properties make up 92%; and commercial, industrial, and personal businesses make up about 7.7%” in FY26.“Median sale prices…
City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 15 at 7:45PM. See the Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Real Property Reuse Committee will meet…
School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 15 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Memorial Spaulding School Council will meet in person (Memorial Spaulding) on Tuesday, December 16 at 3:05PM. The agenda includes: Zervas Elementary School Council will meet in person…
Chestnut Hill Historic District Commission will hold a site visit in person on Monday, December 15 at 4PM at 6 Reservoir Road. The agenda includes the following: Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street, Newton Centre) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 15 at 6PM. The…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential project/proposal (see DRT Snapshot):
City Council is not scheduled to meet this week. Zoning & Planning Committee will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 8 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Chair’s Note: The following items will not be discussed substantively; the Chair intends to seek “No Action Necessary”…
School Committee is not scheduled to meet this week. Countryside School Council will meet in person (School Library, 191 Dedham Street) on Thursday, December 11 at 3:15PM. See Meeting Notice with link to the agenda.
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 8 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 8 at 6PM. The agenda includes: Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday,…
Development Review Team (DRT) will meet this week regarding the following potential projects/proposals (see DRT Snapshot):