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City Council Meetings – Week of 5/31/2026

City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chambers) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 at 7:45PM. See 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. Land Use…

School Committee Meetings – Week of 5/31/2026

School Committee will meet in person (Education Center, Room 210) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Graduation ceremonies: Burr School Council will meet in person (Principal’s office) on Thursday, June 4 at 2:30PM. The agenda includes: Franklin School Council will meet in person…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 5/31/2026

Planning & Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 1 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes (see Meeting Packet): Parks & Recreation Signage and Naming Committee will meet in person (City Hall, Room 204) on Tuesday, June 2 at 1PM. The agenda includes: Newtonville Historic District Commission will…

Programs & Services Committee Report – 5/20/2026

The Programs & Services Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie, Oliver, Farrell, Charm, Bixby, and Baker.Absent: Councilor Micley.City staff: Marc Welch, Acting Commissioner of Parks & Rec; John Rice, Chief Community Service Officer; Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer;…

Public Facilities Committee Report – 5/20/2026

The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Gordon, Dahmubed, Grossman, Kelley, Getz, and Leary.City staff: Andrew Lee, Assistant City Solicitor; Sam Nighman, Co-Director of Sustainability.

Public Safety & Transportation Committee Report – 5/20/2026

The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report; video is not yet posted. Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Golden.Also present: Councilor Leary.City staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department; Waneta Trabert, Director of Sustainable Materials Management.

Land Use Committee Report – 5/19/2026

The Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, May 19. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Golden, Lucas, and Roche.Also present: Councilors Wright and Malakie.City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Andrew Lee, Assistant City Solicitor; Cat Kemmett, Deputy Chief Planner; Zach Melcher,…

Programs & Services Committee Report – 5/14/2026

The Programs & Services Committee met on Thursday, May 14. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie, Farrell, Charm, Bixby, and Oliver.Absent: Councilors Baker and Micley.Also present: Councilor Leary.City staff: Greg Ansaldi, Chief Information Officer; Rachel Sherman, Deputy Director of IT; Marc Welch, Acting Commissioner…

Committee of the Whole Report – 5/20/2026

The Committee of the Whole met on Wednesday, May 20. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Albright, Baker, Bixby, Block, Charm, Dahmubed, Farrell, Getz, Gordon, Greenberg, Grossman, Irish, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lucas, Malakie, Oliver, Roche, Silber, and Wright.Absent: Councilors Golden and Micley.City staff: Maureen Lemieux, CFO;…

Programs & Services Committee Report – FY27 Budget Reviews – Arts & Culture, Historic Newton, Information Technology, Library, Parks & Recreation, Veterans – 5/14/26

The Programs & Services Committee met on Thursday, May 14. See the video. Budget materials can be found on the City’s website. Arts & Culture (report) Director of Arts & Culture Meryl Kessler presented the department budget. Arts & Culture was reorganized as its own city department — previously, cultural…

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