Newton Morning Brief, Oct. 29: Panel debates holding housing trust funds

From Newton News

• Finance committee weighs holding housing trust funds Newton's Finance Committee considered a motion to hold Community Preservation Act funding for the Affordable Housing Trust over concerns about a 72-unit Washington Street development that has just 22 parking spaces and remains before the Historical Commission.Newton News
• Panel leans toward 24-month demolition delay Newton's Zoning and Planning Committee debated whether to keep a waiver that shortens the city's proposed 24-month demolition-delay period, with members split over whether it undermines new design incentives for replacement buildings.Newton News
• Committee members join principal searches Newton's School Committee faced questions about how members joined principal search panels, after a parent said families were told "this school committee had decided" to add them without a formal vote, as new data showed central office staffing has dropped sharply since 2022.Newton News

Happening Thu, Oct 29

• 4:00 PM: School Committee subcommittee meets Thursday The School Committee's ES Negotiation Subcommittee meets Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Room 218 at the Education Center.Newton Public Schools
• Community farm unveils 'Island of Hope' plan Newton Community Farm presents 'Island of Hope,' a master plan for the farm, Oct. 29, according to Fig City News' community calendar.Fig City News
• Multiculture Night celebrates community A Multiculture Night event takes place in Newton on Oct. 29, according to Fig City News' community calendar.Fig City News
• French opera performance set for Newton An 'Opera a la Francaise' performance is scheduled in Newton on Oct. 29, according to Fig City News' community calendar.Fig City News
• Distinguished lecture features speaker Demond Martin The Anne Duffey Phelan '67 Distinguished Lecture Series hosts speaker Demond Martin Oct. 29, according to Fig City News' community calendar.Fig City News
• Artist talk features Gene Mackles An artist talk with Gene Mackles takes place in Newton Oct. 29, according to Fig City News' community calendar.Fig City News
• ResearchILD hosts book panel and open house ResearchILD holds a book panel discussion and open house on executive function and emotional regulation Oct. 29, according to Newton Patch's calendar.Newton Patch
• Free event covers college admissions trends A free educational event on college admissions trends and 529 savings strategies is offered in Newton Oct. 29, according to Newton Patch's calendar.Newton Patch

Yesterday in Newton (Wed, Oct 28)

• Minogue campaigns at Newton eateries Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue visited several Newton restaurants as part of a campaign swing through the city, according to Fig City News.Fig City News

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 30: 'Young Frankenstein' spooktacular movie event set A 'Young Frankenstein' Spooktacular movie event is held in Newton Oct. 30, according to Fig City News' community calendar.Fig City News
• Fri, Oct 30: 'A Gothic Halloween' event planned A 'Gothic Halloween' themed event takes place in Newton Oct. 30, according to Fig City News' community calendar.Fig City News
• Fri, Oct 30: Monster Smash pickleball tournament set A Monster Smash Pickleball Tournament is held in Newton Oct. 30, according to Fig City News' community calendar.Fig City News
• Fri, Oct 30, 6:30 PM: City Church Boston hosts Harvest Party City Church Boston hosts a Harvest Party at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30.City Church Boston
• Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 PM: Boo Bash 2026 set for Halloween night American Legion Nonantum Post 440 hosts Boo Bash 2026 at 8 p.m. Oct. 31.American Legion Nonantum Post 440
• Sat, Oct 31: Riverside Park unveils new features Newton showcases new additions at Riverside Park in an event Oct. 31, according to Fig City News' community calendar.Fig City News
• Sun, Nov 1: Boston Bolts hold boys academy league event Boston Bolts hosts a National Academy League event for boys Nov. 1.Boston Bolts
• Sun, Nov 1: Acme Theater stages 'Noises Off' Acme Theater presents the comedy 'Noises Off' starting Nov. 1, according to Newton Patch's calendar.Newton Patch
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:45 PM: City Council meets Monday night The Newton City Council meets at 7:45 p.m. Nov. 2.City of Newton
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 PM: Planning board convenes virtually Monday Newton's Planning and Development Board meets virtually at 7 p.m. Nov. 2.City of Newton
• Tue, Nov 3: Schools closed Nov. 3 for Election Day Newton Public Schools are closed Nov. 3 for Election Day.Newton Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3, 11:00 AM: Kids crafts planned at Durant-Kenrick House The city hosts an Election Day kids crafts program at 11 a.m. Nov. 3 at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds.City of Newton
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 AM: Polls open at Hyde Center for state election Newton's state election polls open at 7 a.m. Nov. 3 at the Hyde Community Center.Hyde Community Center
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 PM: Public safety panel meets Nov. 4 Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4.City of Newton
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM: Programs and Services Committee convenes The city's Programs and Services Committee meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 4.City of Newton
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM: Public Facilities Committee meets Nov. 4 Newton's Public Facilities Committee meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 4.City of Newton

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