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Selectmen approve firefighter hires and $73,000 in capital purchases

Newton Board of Selectmen unanimously approves firefighter hires and capital equipment spending. The board hired three firefighters: Christopher Miller and Jeffrey Worman as Firefighter EMT Basic at $21.50 per hour, and Matthew Griswold as Firefighter AEMT Basic at $22.50 per hour. Fire Department

Recreation Commission approves fitness instructor, plans June BBQ

Newton Recreation Commission approves new fitness instructor, launches planning for major summer events. Vice Chairman Joe Simone and the commission unanimously approved contracting Wendy Takesian to teach eight senior fitness classes at $200 total cost. The commission is planning the June 6 Town

Zoning Board Continues Subdivision Variance Hearing, Updates Procedures

Zoning Board continues variance hearing; addresses database gaps in procedures. The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to extend a public hearing on a two-lot subdivision variance at 11 Merrimac Road, Map 12, Block 4, Lot 9, until June 3 at the request of applicant Land Bank Properties

Planning Board names Papachristos chair, extends North Main Street permit

Newton Planning Board reorganizes with new leadership and extends terrain modification permit. The board unanimously elected Mr. Papachristos as chair and Mr. Berard as vice chair, welcoming new members Mr. Duncan and Ms. Nelson. The board unanimously approved extending the terrain modification

Zoning Board postpones variance decision, seeks counsel on procedural issues

Newton Zoning Board postpones subdivision variance decision after criterion vote fails. The board heard a variance request from Land Bank Properties LLC, represented by attorney Brett W. Allard, to subdivide property at 11 Merrimac Road with reduced frontage and lot-width requirements. Public