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City Council Meetings – Week of 9/11/2022

Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Council Chamber/Room 204) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, September 12 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Section 6.7.1 Accessory Apartments, to remove barriers to creating accessory apartments, such as to consider conditions under which…

Mark Development to present plans for 1314 Washington Street in virtual neighborhood meeting, Sept. 8, 7PM

Mark Development, LLC will share its plans for a proposed redevelopment of 1314 Washington Street — the former Santander Bank site — at a virtual neighborhood meeting (Zoom link) on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00PM (meeting notice). The meeting was arranged with Ward 3 Councilors Kelley, Wright, and Malakie. The…

Spears Park Community Gardens — Update

Newton’s Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department hosted an online community webinar on Monday, August 29 to discuss updates to the community garden planning for a quarter-acre site located at the corner of Washington Street and Walnut Park in Nonantum. A neighborhood “friends” group has been working with Councilors in Ward…

Land Use Committee public hearings opened last week — and remain open — for two Special Permit Petitions

The City Council’s Land Use Committee opened public hearings last week on two proposals for significant development projects, and both remain open for public comment. The two projects are: Request for a Special Permit/Site Plan Approval to rezone two parcels: 11 Florence Street from MR1 to BU4 and 318 Boylston Street (Sunrise…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of July 24

Newton Cultural Council will meet in person at 1294 Centre Street and virtually (go here for the Zoom link) on Monday, July 25 at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes the following: Welcome Review and Approval of June 27th Meeting Minutes Highland Glee Club Treasurer’s Report Strategic Direction Final Decision on…

City Council Meetings – Week of 7/17

Zoning and Planning: The Zoning and Planning Committee will meet in person (Council Chamber) and virtually (go here for Zoom link) on Monday, July 18th at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes the following: Request for a review and possible amendments to the Accessory Apartments ordinance to remove barriers to creating…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of 7/10

Commission on Disability: The Commission on Disability will meet virtually on Monday, July 11th at 6:00 p.m. Go here to join the Zoom meeting. The agenda includes the following: Introductions Review and Approval of June 13, 2022 Meeting Minutes CDBG Report Prioritization of FY2024 CDBG-Funded Access Projects Accessible Fines Reports…

City Council Committee Reports – 5/17/22 – 6/1/22

Land Use – 05-17-22 Committee Report – Watch the NewTV recording here. The Land Use Committee voted to approve the following: Request for a Special Permit/Site Plan Approval to construct a second‐story rear addition over the existing footprint, vertically extending the nonconforming side setback at 9 Day Street – See…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of May 8th

Commission on Disability: The Commission on Disability will meet virtually on Monday, May 9th at 6:00 p.m. Go here to join the Zoom meeting. The agenda includes the following: Introductions Approval of the April 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes Open Meeting Law – after 7/15/22 CDBG Report Prioritization of FY24 CDBG-Funded…

Board and Commission Meetings – Week of April 17

Fair Housing Lottery Subcommittee The Fair Housing Lottery Subcommittee will meet virtually on Tuesday, April 19th at 8:00 a.m. Click here to join the Zoom meeting and enter Meeting Passcode: 274273 The agenda includes the following: Define Goals and Action Steps Review of Tennant Selection Documents Next Meeting Date Newton…

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