Zoning and Planning will meet in person (Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 13 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: The Chair will entertain a motion to split the item to hold a public hearing on having building height being measured from original grade…
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The Negotiations Subcommittee of the School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) in Executive Session on Monday, May 13th at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:
Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 13 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Auburndale Historic District Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, May 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Community Preservation Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday,…
The following potential project/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot):
City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes a public hearing on the following: City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, May 6 at…
Zoning & Planning approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Reappointment to Zoning Board of Appeals: Former City Council President Brooke Lipsitt was approved for reappointment as a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, term expiring April 30, 2027. Discussed community engagement process and successful efforts…
Finance approved the following (see Report and watch NewTV video): Appointment of Trustees to John C. Chaffin Educational Fund: Marcia Tabenken (Item #184-24) and Rabbi Allison Berry (Item #185-24) both were approved for appointment as trustees for a lifetime term. Each appointment was approved unanimously. (7-0) Green Communities Grant for…
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…
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.…