Newton City Council discussed two versions of a zoning law concerning accessory dwelling units, but delayed voting on them.
Metro, Newton
Newton Details Plan for Spending of Federal Housing Grants Next Year
Newton’s Planning and Development Board passed a report describing how the city will spend its $3.5 million in federal housing grants next year.
Politics, Newton, Metro
Healey, Auchincloss Call for More Housing Development in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss called for more housing development at a Newton event Monday.
Newton, Metro
Updated Version of the Northland Project May Swap Office Space for More Housing
The Northland Development Project may swap out office space for more housing, according to presentations at a Land Use Committee meeting.
Newton, Metro
Newton Zoning Committee Hears Feedback on Proposed Build-Out Ratio Rule
The Newton committee heard public comment on a proposed rule intended to prevent construction of homes that don’t match their neighborhoods.
Metro, Newton
Newton City Council Allows Withdrawal of Controversial Nonantum Zoning Request
Newton City Council withdrew a request that would have allowed a Nonantum developer to build a four-story building on Watertown Street.
Metro, Newton
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee held a hearing to discuss possible amendments tothe Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance.
Newton, Metro, Politics
Nonantum Residents Debate New Development At Zoning Forum
Nonantum residents debated adding a fourth floor to a local barbershop owner’s new development in the Newton village.
