Government

Newton's Zoning and Planning Committee voted to eliminate minimum parking requirements for commercial tenants in Business One and Business Two districts and standardize parking tables across other commercial zones, advancing changes supporters say will reduce red tape for village center businesses.

Newton's Zoning and Planning Committee voted to eliminate minimum parking requirements for commercial tenants in Business One and Business Two districts and standardize parking tables across other commercial zones, advancing changes supporters say will reduce red tape for village center businesses.

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 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 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 Programs and Services Committee unanimously backed two home rule petitions Wednesday that would sharpen the city's ordinance enforcement powers.