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Planning Board Advances Agricultural Driveway Zoning Amendment

Newton Planning Board clears zoning amendment for agricultural driveways. The board unanimously advanced a citizens petition modifying Section XXXIV 4 of the zoning ordinance to permit secondary unpaved driveways serving agricultural parcels to the March 2026 Town Warrant. Members voted 4-2 to

Zoning board approves variance for Chase Road subdivision

Newton zoning board approves variance for Chase Road subdivision. The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to allow Troy Young and Tammy Verani to divide their property at 21 Chase Road into two lots of 6.7 and 4.25 acres on January 7. Chairman Jack Kozec led the board through separate

Board seeks competitive bids for landfill services after cost surge to $43,000

Newton selectmen direct review of landfill monitoring after contract renewal surges 65 percent. Town Administrator Paula Mahoney reported the RW Gillespie contract rising from $26,000 to $43,000 annually due to higher sample analysis fees. The board directed Mahoney to solicit competitive quotes

Recreation Commission adopts bylaws, plans 2026 events

Newton Recreation Commission unanimously adopts amended bylaws and accepts annual report at first 2026 meeting. Chairman Peggy Connors and the commission, led by Recreation Director Jessica Petruzello, approved governance documents and outlined event planning through June, including new programming