Programs & Services approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Library Computer and Technology Upgrade (Item #193-24): Authorization to transfer $100,000 from full-time salaries to a library project account to replace aging computers and technology at the end of life for software updates and security patches. The funds…
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Land Use approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Retaining Walls at 21 Oakland Street (Item #202-24): Authorization for special permit/site plan approval to reconstruct a series of retaining walls exceeding four feet in height within the side and rear setbacks. The walls are necessary due to the…
Public Facilities approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): DPW Vehicle Replacement Program (Item #187-24): Authorization to spend $1 million from certified free cash to replace aging DPW vehicles, including two 6-wheel and one 10-wheel trucks, integral to operations like snow removal. Approved unanimously. (8-0) Hydro Vacuum Excavator…
Public Safety & Transportation approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Minor Street Play Ordinance (Item #40-24): Amended Chapter 26-19 of Newton Ordinances to allow play and other community activities on minor streets, consistent with current practices, with specific prohibitions against dangerous activities like kite flying on overpasses.…
The Negotiations Subcommittee of the Newton School Committee will meet in Executive Session in person (Room 304, Education Center) on Monday, May 6 at 4:30PM. The agenda includes the following: School Committee will meet in person (Room 210, Education Center) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 6 at 6:30PM.…
Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Youth Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 6 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Affordable Housing Trust will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually…
The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
The Traffic Council voted to Approve (see Report and watch NewTV video): A resident requested the 3 Needham St RRFBs be installed after the street’s reconstruction and noted an accessible ramp by Easy St is missing. DPW seemed open to waiting and said they are working on a prioritization process…
Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 29 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Zoning and Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30PM. The agenda includes: Public Facilities will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, May 1 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Public Safety…
School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) in Executive Session on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30PM (see Meeting Notice) to discuss litigation/arbitration and strategy with respect to the Newton Teachers Association Units A and C. The School Committee will not reconvene in Open Session.