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Goldbach: Counter-claims to “Repeal the ban”

Newton’s overnight parking ban has been part of city life for nearly a century. First adopted in the 1930s as a year-round restriction, it was refined over time — limited to November through April in 1985, shortened in 2007, and adjusted in 2019 to December 1 through March 31. Since…

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Car parked on a street in Newtonville shortly after nighttime parking ban, after a storm in February 2019.

OP-ED: Financial impact of new development and parking standards

We have been following the city’s rezoning redesign efforts for the past few years with keen interest. On April 6, we presented at the Newton Highlands Area Council about 2 topics that we hear questions about regularly: Parking and The Fiscal Impact of New Developments on the City. We were…

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 6/14/2026

Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet Monday to act on the Reports Docket and the New Docket. The Reports Docket includes: The New Docket contains the following: Programs & Services Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 17 has been cancelled. Land Use Committee will meet Tuesday regarding…

City Council Meetings – Week of 6/14/2026

City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chambers) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, June 15 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN 13, 614 (HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Programs &…

Public Safety & Transportation Committee Report – 4/8/2026

The Public Safety & Transportation Committee met on Wednesday, April 8. See the report and meeting video. No Action Necessary Held Present: Councilors Lucas (Chair), Greenberg, Wright, Block, Irish, Roche, and Silber.Absent: Councilor Golden.Also present: Councilor Leary.City staff: Captain Daniel Devine, Newton Police Department.

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 4/5/2026

Highlights this week… City Council City Council will meet on Monday regarding the following items from the Reports Docket: The New Docket contains the following: Financial Audit Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday at 9AM to discuss the FY25 Single Audit Report and plan for the FY26 audit. Rules Subcommittee will…

City Council Meetings – Week of 4/5/2026

City Council will meet in person (City Hall, Council Chamber) and virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 6 at 7:45PM. See Reports Docket and the New Docket. Watch a live broadcast on NewTV’s government channel (Comcast 9, RCN13, 614(HD), Verizon 33) or on NewTV’s YouTube channel. Financial Audit Advisory Committee…

Public Safety & Transportation Committee Report – 3/4/2026

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.

What’s Up in Newton – Week of 3/1/2026

Highlights this week: City Council City Council will meet on Monday, first as a Committee of the Whole to discuss BERDO, followed by its regular meeting, in which it is expected to vote on the following (see Reports Docket): The New Docket includes: Public Safety & Transportation Committee will meet…

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