Other Committee

Government · Other Committee

Newton panel advances angled parking, splits on shortening ban

Newton parking panel advances angled-parking expansion, deadlocks on shortening winter ban.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 5

Government · Other Committee

Land Use Committee approves FAR relief, holds ADU bid

Newton's Land Use Committee approved a Newell Road addition and held a contested Rose Street ADU pending redesign.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 4

Government · Other Committee

Newton panel commits to welcoming city entry signs

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.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 29

Government · Other Committee

Newton panel hears parking ban report, votes only to pause debate

Newton panel hears sweeping parking ban overhaul, votes only to pause discussion.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 23

Government · Other Committee

Newton panel holds $232,000 window plan

Newton's Public Facilities Committee held a $232,000 City Hall window and cupola design request after members said the scope was unclear.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 22

Government · Other Committee

Panel approves 4-unit Beacon Street housing project

The Newton Land Use Committee approved a four-unit Beacon Street housing conversion and Aspen Avenue home additions but sent a Mechanic Street rebuild back for redesign.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 21

Government · Other Committee

Committee Holds Historic Commission Merger Plan

The Newton Zoning and Planning Committee held a proposal to merge three historic district commissions after a straw poll showed five members opposed and three in favor.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 20

Government · Other Committee

Newton Committee Advances Tree Notification Requirement, Approves Extended Voting Hours

Newton Programs and Services Committee advances neighbor-notification requirement for tree removals and extends early voting hours.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 15

Government · Other Committee

Newton Land Use Committee Approves 14-Unit Thurston Road Housing Project on 7-0 Vote

Newton Land Use Committee advances 14-unit Thurston Road housing development and approves Langley Road retaining wall permits.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 7

Government · Other Committee

Newton Election Commission Votes to Move Ward 2 Precincts to Cougar Center

Newton Election Commission recommends moving two Ward 2 precincts to the new Cougar Center.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 24