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Land Use Committee Report – 1/27/2026

The Land Use Committee met on January 27, 2026, regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Approved (Withdrawal Without Prejudice) Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Block, Farrell, Golden, Irish, Lucas, Roche. Also Present: Councilor Wright. City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Cat Kemmett, Deputy Chief Planner; Jonah Temple,…

Joint Zoning & Planning and Finance Committee Report – 1/26/2026

The Joint Zoning & Planning and Finance Committees met on January 26, 2026. See report and meeting video. Approved No Action Necessary Held Present (Zoning & Planning): Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright (Vice Chair), Oliver, Albright, Dahmubed, Getz, Gordon, Kalis. Present (Finance): Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby (Vice Chair), Greenberg, Charm, Krintzman,…

Programs & Services Committee Report – 1/21/2026

The Programs & Services Committee met on January 21, 2026 regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie (Vice Chair), Bixby, Oliver, Baker, Charm, Farrell, Micley. Also Present: Councilors Leary and Roche. City staff: Mark Welch, Acting Commissioner of Parks & Recreation; Jennifer Wilson,…

Public Facilities Committee Report – 1/21/2026

The Public Facilities Committee met on January 21, 2026, regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Dahmubed, Getz, Gordon, Grossman, Kelley. Absent: Councilor Leary. City staff: Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer; Shawna Sullivan, Commissioner of Public Works; Bernie McDonald, Deputy Commissioner of…

Public Safety & Transportation Committee Report – 1/21/2026

The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on January 21, 2026, regarding the following: Approved Approved as Amended No Action Necessary Repealed Traffic Council Decisions Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, Golden, Silber. Also Present: Councilors Kelley and Dahmubed. City staff: Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer; John…

Traffic Council Report – 1/15/2026

The Traffic Council met on January 15, 2026, regarding the following. See report and meeting video. Approved Held Denied Present: Ned Codd, Captain Devine, Mitchell Fischman, David Koses, Councilor Lucas. Also Present: Councilors Baker, Roche, Silber, and Wright, and alternate resident member Margot Spiller. City staff: Jini Fairley, ADA Coordinator;…

City Council Meetings – Week of 2/1/2026

City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 2 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Public Safety & Transportation Committee will…

School Committee Meetings – Week of 2/1/2026

School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 2 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Newton North HS Council will meet on Monday, February 2 at 6PM in the Principal’s Conference Room 103. The agenda includes: Bigelow Middle School Council will meet…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 2/1/2026

Planning & Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, February 2 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following items: Farm Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, February 5 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following items: Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will meet in person (Brigham…

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