Newton's Zoning and Planning Committee approved three new Zoning Board of Appeals members and reappointed the Historical Commission chair. Chair Lyle Baker presided as the committee unanimously confirmed former City Councilor Chris Markowitz, architect Mr.
The Newton City Council split on two housing special permits, rejecting one and approving another.
A Newton City Council committee approved a $232,000 Community Preservation Committee appropriation for the first phase of restoring City Hall's windows, voting 5-2 after a lengthy debate over the lack of a long-term building plan.
Newton development swaps hundreds of apartments for senior housing, shrinking garage by two floors.
Newton parking panel advances angled-parking expansion, deadlocks on shortening winter ban.
Newton's Land Use Committee approved a Newell Road addition and held a contested Rose Street ADU pending redesign.
Newton's Traffic Council approved a 20 mph safety zone on Jasset Street and split 3-0 with two abstentions on removing parking for a Sunrise Senior Living project.
Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee pressed the Laredo administration for updates on its ICE response and secured a commitment to install welcoming signage at the city's major entry points.
Newton panel hears sweeping parking ban overhaul, votes only to pause discussion.
Newton's Public Facilities Committee held a $232,000 City Hall window and cupola design request after members said the scope was unclear.
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