The Newton 9-11 Memorial Committee is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity that designed, raised funds for, and installed a memorial to the victims and heroes of 9/11/2001, especially the eight Newton residents who lost their lives that day. Thanks to its generous contributors, the Committee offers annual scholarships to Newton high school students, with the aim to preserve the lessons of that fateful September day. To be eligible, applicants for the scholarship must: Complete the application and submit an essay about one of two the suggested topics: What lesson or lessons have you learned ..read more

Newton will send three delegates – Newton Democratic City Chair Sharon Stout, former City Councilor Holly Ryan, and high-school senior Alan Cai – to the National Democratic Convention in Chicago, August 19-24. They were elected on Saturday, April 27, at the Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District Caucus, chaired by Rep. Jake Auchincloss, at Newton South High School. Fifty-nine registered Democrats from the Fourth Congressional district — stretching from Brookline to Attleboro — voted. All the candidates pledged to support President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The Fourth CD is ..read more

Highlights this Week: See below for details about… Finance reviewing FY25 budgets for Inspectional Services, Planning, and CPA Administration Zoning and Planning reviewing FY25 budgets for Inspectional Services, Planning, and CPA Administration Public Facilities reviewing FY25 budget for the Public Buildings Department Public Safety and Transportation reviewing FY25 budgets for Fire and Police Departments Parks & Recreation Commission holding a public hearing on outdoor special events Zoning Board of Appeals continuing a public hearing on a proposed 244-unit, 40B development at 528 B ..read more

The Traffic Council voted to Approve (see Report and watch NewTV video): Installing fully-funded Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at: Needham Street at Industrial Place;  150 Needham Street (north of Jaconnet Street); 40 Needham Street (south of Easy Street);  Oak Street at the Upper Falls Greenway; Elliot Street at Linden Street;  Elliot Street at Cottage Street;  Hammond Pond Parkway (north of the Boston College Driveway) A resident requested the 3 Needham St RRFBs be installed after the street’s reconstruction and noted an accessible ramp by Easy St is missi ..read more

Finance will meet virtually (Zoom link) on Monday, April 29 at 7PM. The agenda includes: Appointments of Marcia Tabenken and Rabbi Allison Berry for lifetime appointment to the John C. Chaffin Educational Fund Requests: Accept and expend $500,000 from a Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Grant to complete the funding for the replacement of the Newton Free Library’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning system Transfer $100,000 from Newton Free Library Full Time Salaries to replace aging computers and technology at the Library Appropriate and expend $1,000,000 ..read more

School Committee will meet virtually (Zoom link) in Executive Session on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30PM (see Meeting Notice) to discuss litigation/arbitration and strategy with respect to the Newton Teachers Association Units A and C. The School Committee will not reconvene in Open Session ..read more

Newton Parks & Recreation Commission will meet virtually (Zoom link) and in person (Room 204) on Monday, April 29 at 7PM. The agenda includes the following: Meeting Minutes – March 2024 Outdoor Special Events– Public Hearing India Independence Day- Aug 17 – Hyde Playground Taiwan Music Festival – Sept 21 – Hyde Playground St. Mary of Carmen Festival- July 17-21- Pellegrini Playground Nonantum Village Day – June 2 – Coletti-Magni Park Parks Land Beehive Policy FY25 Budget update Commissioner’s Report Committee Reports Community Preservation Committee Urban Tree Commission Farm Commissi ..read more

The following potential projects/proposals are scheduled to meet with the Development Review Team (DRT) this week (see DRT Snapshot): 71 Needham Street: Amendment to the comprehensive sign package approved via special permit 16 Pine Ridge Road: Exceed FAR in a single-family home to add a sunroom in place of an existing elevated deck ..read more

The Newton Free Library and Newton Human Rights Commission will host a panel discussion, Let Freedom Read: Examining Book Banning Today, on April 29, 7PM-8:15PM, in the Library’s Druker Auditorium. Panelists include: Susan Caulfield, Adult Services Librarian, Newton Free Library & Co-Chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee, Massachusetts Library Association Jean Stehle, Middle School Librarian, Oak Hill Middle School & Bookfluencer  State Representative Ruth Balser, 12th Middlesex District ..read more

Boston College (BC) and St. Columbkille Partnership School (STCPS) are hosting a fundraising event – race to educate – with a 5K Run/Walk for ages 12 and up, and a kids fun run for ages 11 and below. It will take place on April 27 and start at Boston College Alumni Stadium (140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill). Register online BEFORE April 25 (Kids $15, Adults $30) or register in-person on the day of the race. Race Schedule: 9:15AM – Kids 50-Yard Run (Ages 4 and younger) 9:20AM- Kids 1K Run (Ages 5-7) 9:30AM- Kids 1K Run (Ages 8-11) 9:50AM- Opening Ceremony 10AM – 5k Run/Walk ..read more