School Committee will hold a joint meeting with the City Council in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 12 at 7PM. The agenda focuses on a discussion of the State of the Schools with a presentation [UPDATED version] by the Newton Public Schools.
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Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Nominating and Governance Committees will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 12 at 10AM. The agenda includes the following: Board of License Commissioners will hold a special virtual meeting (Zoom link) on Monday, February 12 at 12PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
The Real Property Reuse Committee voted to hold a decision on the reuse of a City-owned parcel (169 Grove Street and 136 Hancock Street) and scheduled a public hearing on March 28, 2024 (see Report and watch NewTV video):
The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Land Use Committee voted to Hold:
The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): The Zoning & Planning Committee voted to hold the following: The Committee voted to hold 8-0. According to the report, Ann Berwick, Co-Director of Sustainability, informed the Committee that the State Department of Energy…
The Finance Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch the NewTV video): If approved, work can begin immediately. The Committee voted to approve 8-0.
The Traffic Council voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): All approved items can be appealed through February 7, 2024. The Traffic Council voted to Hold: The Traffic Council voted No Action Necessary on the following items:
The Programs & Services Committee voted to approve the following(see Report and watch the NewTV video): The City Clerk was asked if early voting could be expanded to other areas. The clerk will look into it and reply. The Programs & Services Committee voted No Action Necessary 8-0 on the…
The Public Facilities Committee voted to Approve (see Report and watch the NewTV video): If approved, work can begin immediately. The Committee voted to approve 8-0. The Public Facilities Committee voted to Withdraw without Prejudice the following item:
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): The Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to hold the following:
City Council Chairs will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 5 at 6:45PM. The agenda includes the following: City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 5 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and New Docket. Watch a…



