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Newton Zoning Panel Approves Sending $3.5 Million HUD Housing Plan to Washington

Newton's Zoning and Planning Committee voted to send the city's Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, unlocking roughly $3.5 million in federal block grant funds for affordable housing and emergency services.

Newton Zoning Panel Approves HUD Housing Plan Submission, Holds Raised Bed Debate

NEWTON -- April 28, 2026, Newton's Zoning and Planning Committee authorized submission of a $3 million federal housing plan while deferring action on raised bed zoning and Village Center Overlay District amendments. The committee voted 6-0, with Chair Lyle Baker abstaining due to a connection to Suffolk University,

Newton Committee Approves Tree Permit Notices, Backs State Primary Care Bills

Newton's Programs and Services Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to tighten tree permit abutter notifications and to recommend a resolution backing three state primary care bills.

Newton Finance Committee Unanimously Approves Petition to Issue Pension Obligation Bonds

Newton Finance Committee votes 7-0 to pursue pension obligation bonds, seeking up to $20 million in annual budget relief.

Newton Rules Subcommittee Backs Two Council Docket Reforms, Holds Structural Questions

Newton's Rules Subcommittee votes unanimously to recommend three procedural changes to the full Programs and Services Committee.