Proposed Crafts Street Development Continues To Face Pushback From Zoning Board and Residents

Alison Palmieri • February 27, 2026

The Newton Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) met on Wednesday to hold its third hearing on a proposal for a 234-unit residential development on a 2.7-acre lot on Crafts Street in Nonantum. 

Real Estate Leaders Express Optimism as MBTA Zoning Law Reshapes Massachusetts Housing Plans

Jisu Yee • February 1, 2026

The Charles River Regional Chamber’s annual Real Estate Forum was palpably optimistic about the future of housing in Massachusetts in a meeting on Tuesday morning, discussing the impact of the 2021 MBTA Communities Law in the Zoning Act, as well as the potential for new state legislation.

Urban Design Commission Strikes Down Sign for Assisted Living Home

Daniel Linnehan • November 16, 2025

Newton’s Urban Design Commission rejected proposed signs for Benchmark, a Newton Corner assisted living facility, in its meeting on Wednesday.

Cutting Parking Requirements Is “What Newton Needs,” Economic Development Commission Says

Whyle Li Ong • November 14, 2025

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee continued its discussion of proposed amendments that would reduce or eliminate parking minimums for commercial uses in village centers.

Newton City Council Approves Zoning Change Aimed at Curbing Oversized Homes

Nathan Yarnall and Brandon Yoo • October 24, 2025

Newton City Council voted on Monday to approve a zoning amendment designed to limit the size and visual scale of new single-family homes in the city.

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee Addresses Amendments to Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance

Henry Eig and Patrick Lundregan • September 28, 2025

Newton's Zoning and Planning Committee (ZAP) met Thursday to discuss a reevaluation to the city’s Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance, deciding on changes to legislation regarding inclusionary rental and ownership projects in the context of housing trends and affordability. 

Newton City Council Delays Vote on Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

Laney McAden • April 9, 2025

Newton City Council discussed two versions of a zoning law concerning accessory dwelling units, but delayed voting on them.

Land Use Committee Accepts Zoning Exception on Village Circle

Sunderya Ulziibold • April 6, 2025

Newton's Land Use Committee granted a special permit to build a larger house than zoning allows on Village Circle in Newton Centre.

Updated Version of the Northland Project May Swap Office Space for More Housing

Genevieve Morrison • March 29, 2025

The Northland Development Project may swap out office space for more housing, according to presentations at a Land Use Committee meeting.

Newton City Council Allows Withdrawal of Controversial Nonantum Zoning Request

Genevieve Morrison • March 19, 2025

Newton City Council withdrew a request that would have allowed a Nonantum developer to build a four-story building on Watertown Street.

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

Laney McAden • March 1, 2025

Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee held a hearing to discuss possible amendments tothe Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance.

Nonantum Residents Debate New Development At Zoning Forum

Riley Del Sesto • January 25, 2025

Nonantum residents debated adding a fourth floor to a local barbershop owner’s new development in the Newton village.