Newton City Council appointed Deborah Crossley, the architect of a controversial zoning reform, to the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee Rejected Proposed Modification to Zoning Ordinance
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee rejected a proposed modification of current zoning ordinance to comply with the MBTA Communities Act.
Politics, Newton, Metro
State Says Newton Must Revise Zoning Laws to Comply With MBTA Communities Law
Massachusetts pointed out two areas where Newton needs to tweak its zoning laws to be considered compliant with the MBTA Communities Act.
Metro, Newton
Torn-Down Newton Homes Tend to be Replaced With Bigger Ones, Says Zoning Committee
A study showed that most Newton houses that are torn down are replaced with larger ones. Newton city councilors said that’s harmful.
On Campus, News
Augustus Breaks Down Massachusetts’ Housing Crisis
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is currently in a housing crisis requiring statewide development, according to Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus.
Metro, Newton
Newton Development Unlikely to Gain Affordable Housing Permit, According to Zoning Board
Newton’s Zoning Board of Appeals signaled it would vote against a controversial housing development planned for Washington Street.
Metro, Politics, Newton
City Council Appeals to Zoning Board After Newton Construction Project Built Taller Than Anticipated
The Newton City Council will appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals after a Nonantum building was built nearly 10 feet taller than anticipated.
Metro, Politics
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee Discusses Preservation of Existing Homes in Newton
Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee discussed amendments to zoning laws to enhance the preservation of existing homes on Thursday night.
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 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.
