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Zoning & Planning Committee – 10/27/2025

The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held: The Zoning and Planning Committee voted no action necessary: Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Oliver, Albright, Wright, Kalis, Getz, Danberg, and KrintzmanAlso Present: Councilors Malakie and FarrellCity Staff: Director of Planning and…

Programs & Services Committee – 10/22/2025

The Programs & Services Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Humphrey (Vice Chair), Oliver, Baker, Malakie, and FarrellAbsent: Councilors Micley, Lobovits, and KrintzmanCity Staff: Director of Older Adult Services Mignonne Murray, and Senior Assistant City Solicitor Andrew Lee

Public Facilities Committee – 10/22/2025

The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Public Facilities Committee held: The Public Facilities Committee voted no action necessary: Present – Committee members: Councilors Albright (Chair), Danberg, Gentile, Getz, Kalis, Kelley, Leary, and Laredo Also present: Councilors Grossman, Block, Wright, Bixby,…

Public Safety & Transportation Committee – 10/22/2025

The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee took No Action Necessary on: Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Bixby, Block, Greenberg, and WrightAbsent: Councilor LipofCity Staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department; David Koses, TransportationCoordinator, DPW; and Assistant…

Land Use Committee – 10/21/2025

The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Land Use Committee held the following: Committee members present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Lobovits, Laredo, and Downs; Also present: Councilors Albright, Gentile, Malakie, Lipof, and Krintzman; City Staff: Deputy Chief Planner…

Finance Committee – 10/20/2025

The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Greenberg, Bixby, Humphrey, Lipof, Micley, and GrossmanCity staff present: Comptroller Steve Curley, City Solicitor Ali Giuliani, Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux, Human Resources Director Michelle Pizzi O’Brien

City Council Meetings – Week of 11/2/2025

City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 3 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and 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. Programs and Services will meet virtually…

School Committee Meetings – Week of 11/2/2025

School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 304) on Monday, November 3 at 5:30PM in Executive Session with an agenda to discuss: School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 3 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: School Committee will…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 11/2/2025

Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 3 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Farm Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, November 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will meet in person (Brigham House, 20…

Traffic Council – 10/16/2025

The Traffic Council took the following actions (see the report and watch the meeting video). The items may be appealed through the close of business on November 5, 2025. Approved Denied No Action Necessary Held Attendees: Voting members: David Koses (Chair, DPW), Ned Codd (DPW), Captain Dan Devine (Police), Councilor…

City Council Meetings – Week of 10/26/2025

Finance Committee’s regularly scheduled meeting has been canceled. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 27 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Land Use will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday,…

School Committee Meetings – Week of 10/26/2025

School Committee has canceled a previously scheduled Executive Session Meeting to be held on Monday, October 27 for a grievance hearing with the Newton Teachers Association. See Meeting Cancellation Notice. School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 212) on Friday, October 31 at 12:30PM. The agenda…

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