Other Committee

Government · Other Committee

Newton panel approves single stop sign on Larchmont

Newton panel splits the baby on Larchmont stop signs, advances Albemarle parking fix.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 23

Government · Other Committee

Land Use Committee approves five zoning petitions

The Newton Land Use Committee approved special permits for a four-story commercial building and three home additions, voting 8-0 on each.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 15

Government · Other Committee

Newton Council Panel Reviews Home Teardown Data

Newton's Zoning and Planning Committee reviewed data showing teardowns are reshaping the city's housing stock.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 14

Government · Other Committee

Newton panel backs $2.9 million purchase of former Family Access site

Newton council panel backs $2.9 million purchase for police station flexibility.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 9

Government · Other Committee

Newton council panel recommends five board and commission appointments

Newton council committee advances five board appointments on unanimous votes.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 3

Government · Other Committee

Newton panel advances Traffic Council role in parking ban exceptions

Newton parking panel splits 3-1 to hand street exemptions to Traffic Council.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 26

Government · Other Committee

Newton panel approves gas vault despite 2-1-1 split

The Newton Public Facilities Committee split 2-1-1 on a National Grid gas regulator relocation and unanimously advanced a $1.9 million affordable housing grant.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 19

Government · Other Committee

Newton panel confirms three new ZBA members

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.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 17

Government · Other Committee

Council panel approves $232,000 for City Hall windows

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.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 10

Government · Other Committee

Newton panel reviews revised senior-housing plan for Grove Street project

Newton development swaps hundreds of apartments for senior housing, shrinking garage by two floors.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 6