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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.

Newton Panel Advances Overnight Parking Ban Working Group, Sets December Deadline

Newton's Public Safety Transportation Committee moved toward forming a working group to overhaul the city's overnight parking ban ordinance, targeting a December 1, 2026 implementation date.

Newton Audit Committee Clears Federal Grant Review, Votes to Forward Reports to Finance Committee

Newton audit committee clears three federal grant programs and advances single audit report unanimously.

Newton Rules Subcommittee Advances Two Docket Rule Changes, Debates Roll Call Rotation

NEWTON — April 8, 2026 — Newton's City Council Rules Subcommittee unanimously advanced two procedural rule changes Wednesday and split on a proposal to rotate roll call vote order. Council President Oliver led the subcommittee in recommending clarified language for the city's 180-day docket rule — limiting it

Newton Finance Committee Approves $46,500 for Newtonville Curb Cut Accessibility Work

Newton Finance Committee unanimously approves $46,500 for ADA curb cuts in Newtonville.

Newton Tables Fire Station Funding Fix, Hears Recycling and Traffic Reviews

Newton's Public Facilities Committee heard warnings about a possible 40 percent spike in trash disposal costs as the city's 20-year Wheelabrator contract nears its June 2028 expiration.

Newton committee holds ICE response docket, demands faster staff guidance and website updates

Newton councillors demand clearer ICE response guidance for residents and city employees.

Newton Council Panel Holds Brookline Route 9 Rezoning Item, Flags Traffic Concerns

Newton council panel scrutinizes Brookline's Route 9 rezoning and hears its own affordable housing deficit laid bare.

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