The Public Safety and Transportation Committee discussed winter storm parking and accessibility issues surrounding the winter parking ban.
Metro, Politics, Newton
City Council Committee Discusses Ethics Policy Following ‘Unwelcome’ Text Exchange Between Members
The committee discussed creating an oversight process after a councilor claimed she received inappropriate texts from a colleague.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton City Council Passes Downsized Village Center Overlay District
Newton City Council added final amendments and passed the Village Center Overlay District during its meeting Monday night.
Metro, Newton
Newton Hosts Second Annual Mini Golf Gift Drive Event at City Hall
The mini golf event was a collaboration between The Village Bank and the city as a part of The Village Bank’s annual Holiday Gift Drive.
Metro, Newton
Parent Educator Collaborative Talks Contract Negotiations, Encourages Resident Action, at Community Forum
Newton’s Parent/Educator Collaborative gave updates on NTA contract negotiations and discussed contract goals at its community forum.
Newton, Metro, Politics
Public Facilities Committee and Finance Committee Approve Countryside School Building Funding, Design Plan
The Public Facilities Committee and Finance Committee approved a design plan and funding for the reconstruction of Countryside Elementary.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton City Council Removes Six Villages From Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Newton City Council approved more amendments to the VCOD, including the removal of six villages from the plan, at their meeting.
Metro, Newton
Local Businesses’ Collaborative Event Features Food, Drink, and Cannabis-Infused Gravy
A blazing fire pit, colorful Christmas lights, and live music created an ambiance of festivity in local pub Dunn-Gaherin’s Food and Spirits on Wednesday night, where a collaborative event with Redi Marijuana Dispensary served community members food, drinks, and cannabis-infused gravy. “It’s really just to support local businesses and small businesses—we’re all about safe consumption…
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Affordable Housing Trust Approves Funding for New Transitional Housing Project, Ongoing Senior Housing Renovation
The NAHT unanimously approved a transitional housing project and the allocation of funds to an ongoing senior housing renovation on Thursday.
Newton, Metro
Newton City Council Finalizes Proposed Amendments to City’s Zoning Plan
The city council must pass a new zoning ordinance by Dec. 31 in order to comply with the MBTA Communities Law.
