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What’s Up in Newton — Week of 10/31/2022

Financial Audit Advisory Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) this morning, October 31 at 8AM. See the agenda – which has a presentation attached containing draft data/info on: Pension (Total Pension Liability – $773M; Total Pension Net Position at $526M; Net Pension Liability $247M – ($293M in the prior year-…

Belleville: The future of Newton Centre

I participated in the last two community engagement efforts regarding Zoning Redesign, and my worst fears for the City’s plans for Newton Centre have been realized with the delayed sharing of the maps. My vision, submitted as a part of last year’s Vision Kit exercise, advocated for a plan that…

Green Line Riverside (D) branch will be closed Oct. 22-28 — ending two days earlier than planned

The third (and last scheduled) temporary closure the MBTA Green Line Riverside (D) branch will end two days earlier than scheduled! The line will be down October 22-28 between Kenmore and Riverside stations. Shuttle buses will again run along the route (except for Beaconsfield), and parking lots at Waban and…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 10/16/2022

Mayor Fuller will address City Council and present the FY2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and 5-year Financial Forecast after the first call of reports at the Full City Council meeting (in person: Council Chamber; virtual (Zoom link) TONIGHT, October 17 at 7:45PM (see Reports Docket and New Docket). Previous 5-year Financial…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 10/16/2022

Commission on Disability will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 17 at 6PM. The agenda includes the following: Introductions Review and Approval of September 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes CDBG Report Vote on Top 3 for FY2024 CDBG-Funded Access Projects Accessible Fines Reports Treasurer’s Report ADA Coordinator’s Report October 27…

Rucinski: City’s zoning proposals on the wrong track

In the discussion about new zoning ordinances, the City has proposed characterizing current village centers as either small, medium, or large and imposing different height limits per village size category. Also, parking space requirements would be significantly reduced for residential, office, and commercial construction. Both with respect to basing future…

What’s Up in Newton this Week – 10/3/2022

The Full City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) tonight, Monday, October 3 at 7:45PM (see Reports Docket and New Docket). The Council is expected to vote on two zoning amendments now that the Planning and Development Board has submitted its recommendations. (See Planning and…

City Council Meetings – Week of 10/2/2022

The Full City Council will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, October 3 at 7:45PM (See Reports Docket and Full Docket). Land Use Committee will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Thursday, October 6 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following:…

City Council Meetings – Week of 9/25/2022

Zoning and Planning will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Wednesday, September 28 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Appointment of Scott Friedman, as an alternate member of the Newton Historical Commission. Chair’s Note: Discussion surrounding the following item will be limited to a brief update from the Planning Department…

What’s Up in Newton — Week of 9/18/2022

City Council will meet TONIGHT at 6:30PM to receive an update on the Climate and Sustainability Team’s progress on the implementation of the Climate Action Plan and the Building Energy Reporting and Reduction (BERDO) ordinance at a Committee of the Whole meeting — in person (Council Chamber) and virtual (Zoom…

Traffic Council Report – 9/15/22

The Traffic Council voted to approve the following (see Report): Request to change the recently updated parking regulations on the west side of Adams Street, between a point 40 feet south of Clinton Street and a point 50 feet north of Lincoln Road, from unrestricted parking to a two-hour limit,…

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