The Traffic Council met on Thursday, March 19. See the report, Traffic Council Actions document, and meeting video. Approved Approved items can be appealed through the close of business on April 8, 2026. No Action Necessary Held Present: Ned Codd (DPW), Captain Devine (Police), Mitchell Fischman (Resident Member), David Koses…
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The Public Facilities Committee met on Wednesday, March 18. See the report and meeting video. No Action Necessary Approved Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Getz, Gordon, Dahmubed, and Kelley.Absent: Councilors Grossman and Leary.Also present: Councilors Malakie and Silber.City staff: Commissioner of Public Buildings Alex Valcarce; Commissioner of Public Works Shawna…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, March 18. See the report and meeting video. Held City Solicitor Alissa Giuliani presented an overview of Newton’s Welcoming City Ordinance, passed by City Council in February 2017, and Mayor Laredo’s executive order signed in February 2026. The ordinance prohibits city…
The Finance Committee met on Monday, March 9. See report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Charm, Greenberg, Krintzman, Malakie, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Micley.City staff: Maureen Lemieux, Chief Financial Officer; Steve Curley, Comptroller; Trevor Goehring, Financial Analyst II; Alex Valcarce, Commissioner of Public Buildings; Ron Mendes, City…
The Zoning & Planning Committee met on Monday, March 9. See the report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright (Vice Chair), President Oliver, Albright, Gordon, Kalis, Getz, and Dahmubed.Also present: Councilors Block, Roche, Bixby, and Malakie.City staff: Katie Whewell, Acting Director of Planning; Nora Colello, Chief of…
The Programs & Services Committee met on Wednesday, March 4. See the report and meeting video. Held The March 17 P&S meeting is canceled so members can attend the Public Safety and Transportation meeting on ICE enforcement in Newton. Present: Councilors Krintzman (Chair), Malakie (Vice Chair), President Oliver, Farrell, Baker,…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, March 4. See report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Golden.Also present: Councilors Albright, Malakie, Oliver, and Farrell.City staff: Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer.
The Traffic Council met on Thursday, February 26. See the report and meeting video. Approved All items may be appealed through the close of business on March 18, 2026. Denied Present: Ned Codd (DPW), Captain Devine (Police), Mitchell Fischman (Resident Member), David Koses (DPW), and Councilor Lucas.Also present: Councilor Roche.City…
The Land Use Committee met on February 24, 2026. See the report. Watch the video. Approved Held Present: Councilors Kelley (Chair), Leary, Irish, Block, Farrell, Golden, Lucas, and Roche. Also Present: Councilors Wright and Malakie.City staff: Sondria Berman, Senior Planner; Cat Kemmett, Deputy Chief Planner; Jonah Temple, Deputy City Solicitor;…
The Finance Committee met on February 23, 2026. See the report and meeting video. Approved Present: Councilors Grossman (Chair), Bixby, Charm, Greenberg, Krintzman, Malakie, Micley, and Silber. City staff: Maureen Lemieux, Chief Financial Officer; Steve Curley, Comptroller; Alex Valcarce, Commissioner of Public Buildings.
The Zoning & Planning Committee met on February 23, 2026. See report and meeting video. Approved Held No Action Necessary Present: Councilors Baker (Chair), Wright, Oliver, Albright, Gordon, Kalis, Getz, and Dahmubed. Also Present: Councilors Roche, Irish, Block, Leary, and Malakie.City staff: Katie Whewell, Acting Director of Planning; Nora Colello,…
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on February 18, 2026. See report and meeting video. Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, and Silber. Absent: Councilor Golden. Also Present: Councilors Malakie, Krintzman, Baker, Albright, Bixby, Leary, and Dahmubed.City staff: Josh Morse, Chief Operating Officer.