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Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 4/28/2024

Newton Parks & Recreation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (Room 204) on Monday, April 29 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (1294 Centre Street) on Monday, April 29 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the…

School Committee Meetings – Week of 4/21/2024 [UPDATED]

The School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (Education Center, Room 211) on Wednesday at 5:30PM to hold a public hearing on School Choice prior to a Regular Meeting. The agenda includes: Ed. Note: We updated this to include a School Committee public hearing and regular meeting…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 4/21/2024

Newton Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 22 at 1PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Retirement Board will meet in person (Room 211) on Tuesday, April 23 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following: Library Trustees – Finance Committee…

Programs & Services Committee – 4/10/24 Report

Programs & Services approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Tennis Court Resurfacing at Newton South High School (Item #176-24): Authorization to transfer $165,000 for resurfacing eight tennis courts, completing the renovation started with ARPA funds last year. The project is scheduled to begin after spring sports and…

Finance Committee – 4/8/24 Report

Finance voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 100G: Authorization for the City to provide up to $2,000 for funeral and burial expenses for firefighters or police officers killed in the line of duty, aligning city policy with state law.…

Zoning & Planning Committee – 4/8/24 Report

The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Special Permit for Retaining Walls Over Four Feet (Item #76-24(2)): Approval of an ordinance amendment requiring a special permit for retaining walls over four feet, with modifications to include multiple walls within 25 feet as one…

Public Facilities – 4/3/24 Report

Public Facilities voted to approve the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Eversource petition for Grant of Location for 150 Jackson Road: Eversource Energy received approval to relocate two utility poles to support infrastructure improvements for the new Lincoln Eliot Elementary School. (7-0) Public Facilities voted to hold the…

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