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Four Corners/Newton Highlands Village Center Zoning Input Session draws 50+ participants

On Wednesday, November 30, approximately 59 residents participated in the third Village Center Zoning Input Session, focusing on the proposed maps for Four Corners and Newton Highlands. After a brief presentation by the Planning Department, Ward 5 Councilor Brenda Noel was the first to ask for clarification on what problems…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 12/4/2022

The Newton Cultural Council will hold its third virtual adjudication session (Zoom link) on Monday, December 5 at 5:30PM (see agenda). The School Committee has a full plate TONIGHT beginning with an Executive Session at 5:30PM, prior to the School Committee’s Regular Meeting (Zoom link). The Executive Session is to…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 12/4/2022

Newton Cultural Council will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 5 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, December 5 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Fair Housing Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Tuesday, December…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 11/27/2022

A Special School Committee Workshop (in-person only) will be held TODAY, Monday, November 28 beginning at 2PM in Room 304, Ed Center. The agenda includes a review of public records law, develop goals for the Interim Superintendent, adopt norms and protocols for School Committee Operating Procedure and discuss next steps.…

Zoning and Planning – 11/14/2022 Report

The Zoning and Planning Committee voted to approve the following (see Report and watch video on NewTV): All other items were held. The Committee discussed a request to amend Chapter 30, Newton Zoning Ordinance, to allow animal service establishments by right in BU1 and BU2 zones. Economic Development Director, John…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 11/13/2022

Election Commission will be counting ballots beginning Monday, November 14 at 9AM – 5PM and continuing every day until Friday, November 18, if necessary, in Rooms 205, 211, and the Council Chamber (see Election Ballot Counting Notice). The Newton Cultural Council will begin its first adjudication session at its meeting…

City Council Meetings – Week of 11/13/2022

Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Council Chamber/Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 14 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Chair’s Note: There will be a presentation and discussion regarding the results of the recent Community Engagement period and feedback tool, along with follow‐up…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 11/13/2022

Newton Cultural Council will meet in person (1294 Centre Street) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 14 at 5:30PM. The agenda includes the following: Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 14 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Newton Free Library Board of Trustees…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 11/6/2022

OPEB Board and Trustees will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 7 at 9AM. The agenda includes the following: Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, November 7 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: See Packet. Economic Development Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link)…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 11/6/2022

OPEB Board and Trustees will meet virtually (Zoom link) this morning at 9AM to discuss the frequency of Actuarial Valuation Reports (see Agenda). The Planning and Development Board will meet virtually (Zoom link) TONIGHT at 7PM to receive a presentation and potentially vote on the 2022 Americans with Disabilities Act…

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