Other Committee

Government · Other Committee

Newton Approves Return of Two Ward 2 Polling Sites to Renovated Senior Center

Newton committee unanimously restores two Ward 2 polling sites to the Cooper Center for Active Living.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 24

Government · Other Committee

Newton Zoning Panel Backs Rezoning and Tougher Permit Rules for Residential Builds in Business Zones

Newton zoning committee directs planners to study citywide residential building rules in commercial zones.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 22

Government · Other Committee

Newton committee advances $1.885 million in police pay, holds parking ban review

Newton committee unanimously clears $1.885 million in police pay and holds a parking ban study for further work.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 17

Government · Other Committee

Land Use Committee OKs Brookside Project 5-2

Newton's Land Use Committee approved a four-unit Brookside Avenue project 5-2 over neighbor objections.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 16

Government · Other Committee

Newton Panel Votes 6-0-1 On Garden Bed Setbacks

Newton's Zoning and Planning Committee voted 6-0-1 to advance zoning language letting residents keep raised garden beds within required setbacks. Chair Lyle Baker pushed for a Monday resolution so the full council, which needs 16 votes, could act before summer recess.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 8

Government · Other Committee

Newton Police Committee Approves $330,000 in Free-Cash Spending for Guns, Recruitment, and Training

Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee unanimously approved $330,000 in police spending and debated a state traffic-camera bill during its June 3 meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 3

Government · Other Committee

Newton panel holds live-work petition, OKs two permits

The Newton Land Use Committee held a live-work zoning petition after an hourlong debate and separately delayed a vote on 10-foot retaining walls near Bowen Elementary School's playing fields.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 2

Government · Other Committee

Council Votes 21-1 to Fund ADA Coordinator

Newton's City Council voted 21-1 to urge the mayor to fully fund a standalone ADA coordinator position during the first of three fiscal 2027 budget hearings.

Townbrief reporting · May 21

Government · Other Committee

Newton Committee Unanimously Backs Mark Welch as Parks and Recreation Commissioner

Newton's Programs and Services Committee unanimously recommended Mark Welch as permanent Parks and Recreation commissioner and approved three City Council rule changes, one on a close 4-to-3 vote.

Townbrief reporting · May 20

Government · Other Committee

Newton Panel Holds Nonantum Street-Sweeping Docket Pending Joint Finance Meeting

Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted 7-0 to hold a street-sweeping compliance docket for Nonantum, unable to advance a fine increase while home rule legislation remains pending at the state level.

Townbrief reporting · May 20