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Land Use – 8/8/2023 Report

The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video): All other items were held.

What’s Up in Newton this Week – 8/13/2023

City Council Public Facilities will meet on Monday to discuss and vote on a request for a grant of location to relocate a pole east of Hammond Pond Parkway in Boylston Street. Finance will meet on Monday to discuss the following: The full City Council is expected to vote on…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 8/13/2023

Board of License Commissioners will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, August 15 at 7:30PM. The agenda includes the following requests: Board of Assessors will meet in person (Room 108) on Wednesday, August 16 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following: Conservation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday,…

OP-ED: Saving our Village Centers — Retail in the age of Zoning Redesign

Most people want an inviting neighborhood feel to our village centers. We want them to have a sense of place, to be attractive, convenient and to have small local stores and eateries. However, real estate investors see great profit potential in Newton’s current Zoning Redesign proposal for redeveloping our village…

What’s Up in Newton this Week – 7/23/2023

On Monday evening, there will be two separate, continued public hearings on important topics — running at about the same time: City Council Zoning and Planning will meet jointly with the Planning and Development Board on Monday. (NOTE early start time: 6:30PM.) Land Use will meet on Tuesday to consider…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 7/23/2023

Newton Free Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 24 at 4PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, July 24 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet in…

Festa finale

The 88th Nonantum Festa Italiana was a mix of summer celebration, nostalgia, and a community coming together for mutual support — especially this year following the recent murder of three cherished residents. For five days — July 12-16 — Nonantum village was a mix of carnival rides and booths, evening…

Public Safety & Transportation Committee – 06/21/23 Report

Public Safety & Transportation Committee voted to hold the following (see Report and watch the NewTV video) Councilors Malakie and Grossman received emails from the groups, wondering where the connection broke down. The BAA, not the City, puts up barricades and decides what type (metal versus ropes).  Public Safety &…

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