The Financial Audit Advisory Committee reviewed the following financial highlights, the management letter, and special projects (see the report and watch the meeting video): Zach Fentross “explained that in the statement of net position, the City has liabilities of $1.2 billion, which are primarily made up of long-term liabilities. He…
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The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Request to allow non-accessory parking, associated dimensional waivers relative to surface parking lots and to allow a retaining wall exceeding four feet in height at 56 Chapel Street (5-2-1, Councilors Kelley and Lucas opposed, Councilor…
The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Acceptance and expenditure of a $5,000,000 FY2026 MassWorks grant for the Crafts Street Culvert Replacement project. The Committee approved acceptance of a competitive state grant to support replacement or lining of a deteriorated culvert segment near…
The Zoning & Planning Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Zoning map amendment for 41 Farwell Street. The Committee approved a zoning map amendment to rezone the property in support of a proposed redevelopment project, finding that the change was consistent with surrounding zoning…
The Public Facilities Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Appropriation of $2,304,983.75 for Phase 2 of the Pump Station Rehabilitation CIP Project. The Committee approved funding for construction and construction oversight to rehabilitate five City pump stations—Quinobequin Road, Elliot Street, Edgewater Park, Manet Road,…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Public auto license renewals (6-0) Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Downs, Lucas, Bixby, Greenberg, and WrightAbsent: Councilors Block and LipofAlso Present: Councilor-Elect SilberCity Staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): Auto Dealer Licenses (6-0-1, Councilor Laredo not voting). Licenses were approved for: 41 Farwell Street (7-0) to rezone to Multi Residence 2. Petition Documents Draft Council Order 41 Farwell Street (site plan / special permit)…
The Traffic Council approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): All items approved can be appealed through the close of business on December 10, 2025. Jacobs Terrace at Hartman Road (Ward 8) (5-0) The Council approved the installation of a stop or yield sign at the…
The Special Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and video): Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Property Tax Levy distribution percentages (7-0) “Single-family and two-family homes make up almost 80%; all residential properties make up 92%; and commercial, industrial, and personal businesses make up about 7.7%” in FY26.“Median sale prices…
No reports of City Council committee meetings were published last week. Earlier reports are available by clicking Meeting Reports under Government menu tab on FigCityNews.com.
The Land Use Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee held the following: Attendees: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Lucas, Block, Farrell, Leary, Lobovits, Laredo, and Downs. Also present: Councilors Malakie, Wright, and Oliver. City staff: Senior Planner Sondria Berman; Chief Planner Katie Whewell; Deputy…
The Finance Committee approved the following (see the report and watch the meeting video): The Committee took No Action Necessary on: The Committee referred to the 2026–2027 term: Present: Councilors Gentile (Chair), Malakie, Greenberg, Bixby, Lipof, Humphrey, Micley and GrossmanCity staff: Chief Financial Officer Maureen Lemieux, DPW Commissioner Shawna Sullivan,…