Newton Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Panel eyes shorter winter parking ban

From Newton News

• Committee votes to shorten parking ban Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee took up a plan to shorten the city's overnight winter parking ban to a tighter window, after nearly half of voters had backed eliminating the ban entirely in a recent ballot question. Newton Patch also covered the proposal.Newton News
• Council approves parking ban exemptions, 18-6 The Newton City Council voted on a plan to exempt specific angled parking areas, including Albemarle Road and Beacon Street in Waban, from the city's winter overnight parking ban, after a competing amendment to narrow the exemption divided members.Newton News
• Panel votes for pay review commission Newton's Programs and Services Committee considered asking City Council President John Oliver to form a Blue Ribbon Commission on pay for the mayor, councilors and School Committee, while also weighing a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs tied to local scams.Newton News

Happening Sun, Oct 25

• 2:00 p.m.: *Rescheduled* Walking Tour: Newton 250 at East Parish Burying Ground: Sunday at 2:00 p.m *Rescheduled* Walking Tour: Newton 250 at East Parish Burying Ground is listed on the town calendar for Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2:00 p.m. at East Parish Burying Ground.City of Newton
• Early voting continues at City Hall this weekend Newton Patch reports early voting continues this weekend at City Hall, giving residents additional chances to cast ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election.Newton Patch

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 p.m.: Haunted Historic House tour held today The city's calendar lists a Haunted Historic House event today at 1 p.m., part of Newton's fall programming.City of Newton
• Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 p.m.: Zoning and Planning Committee meets Monday The City Council's Zoning and Planning Committee meets Monday at 7 p.m., according to the city's calendar.City of Newton
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee holds regular session Monday The Newton School Committee holds its regular session Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Education Center on Walnut Street.Newton Public Schools
• Thu, Oct 29, 4:00 p.m.: School Committee subcommittee meets Thursday The School Committee's ES Negotiation Subcommittee meets Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. in Ed Center Room 218.Newton Public Schools
• Thu, Oct 29: Comedy show listed on Patch calendar Newton Patch's calendar lists 'Two Hildas Fly Into a Bar,' a comedy event featuring Caroline Rhea and Lucy Davis, on Oct. 29.Newton Patch
• Thu, Oct 29: Book panel addresses executive function Thursday Newton Patch lists a ResearchILD book panel and open house on executive function and emotional regulation for Oct. 29.Newton Patch
• Thu, Oct 29: Free session covers college admissions, 529 plans A free educational event on college admissions trends and 529 savings strategies is set for Oct. 29, per Newton Patch's calendar.Newton Patch

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