Newton's Programs and Services Committee unanimously advanced a city council rules overhaul Wednesday while holding a proposed code of conduct for further amendment.
Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted 7-0 to advance a sweeping overhaul of parking permit fees and parking fines, sending both measures toward the Finance Committee ahead of a full City Council vote.
Newton's Programs and Services Committee unanimously backed two home rule petitions Wednesday that would sharpen the city's ordinance enforcement powers.
Newton's Finance Committee approved $2.15 million in affordable housing funds and $152,255 for an LED lighting project, then stalled on two personnel matters at its October 15 meeting.
Newton Programs and Services Committee approves four Council on Aging appointments and sets city clerk pay.
Newton auditors report $32 million drop in city pension liability for fiscal 2025.
Newton's Land Use Committee approved two residential special permits and pressed forward with its review of the 757-unit Riverside mixed-use development at its October 7 meeting.
Newton's City Council rules subcommittee advanced a proposal that would set binding timelines forcing committees to act on docketed councilor items, sending it to the full Programs and Services Committee on a 2-1 vote with one abstention.
Newton's Zoning and Planning Committee advanced three de minimis zoning amendments that would allow homeowners to make small additions and alterations by right, without a special permit, while holding a broader inclusionary zoning overhaul for further debate.
Newton's Real Property Reuse Committee voted unanimously to transfer the Walker Center property in Auburndale to Newton Public Schools for educational use.
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