Newton's Joint Loss Management Committee reviewed facility maintenance across town departments in a routine June meeting. Chaired by Trisha McCarthy, emergency management director, the committee heard reports on multiple projects: the Transfer Station's salt shed requires a new fabric tarp
Newton Zoning Board continues hearing on Merrimac Road subdivision variance to July 1. Attorney Brett W. Allard, representing Land Bank Properties LLC, requested two variances for a two-lot subdivision at 11 Merrimac Road, with Proposed Lot 9-1 falling short of required 150-foot frontage (141.82
Newton Board of Selectmen approves hiring of six firefighters and emergency personnel. The hires, Paul Antonelli, Zachary Fawcett, Charles Genaro, Cameron Plank, Jason Miles, and Ben Whalen, were unanimously approved at $24.00 per hour by Selectman Joseph Simone, Jr., with seconds from Selectman
Newton Conservation Commission documents wetland damage from ATV use on town property. During a May 27 site walk on a parcel between 31 and 33 Maple Avenue, members witnessed and photographed damage to wetlands apparently caused by motorized vehicles. Chair Sandy Estabrook and Vice-Chair Nancy
Planning Board defers design review for the Devaney Energy propane distribution facility. No representatives from Devaney Energy appeared for the May 26 design review of a 4,500-square-foot facility at Industrial Way, though the applicant may return for full-board hearing June 23. Public comment
Newton Board approves fire department payroll increase, completes federal pandemic spending. The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize a payroll increase for fire department employees included in the 2026 approved budget, effective June 1, with no dollar amount disclosed.
Gale Library Trustees approve updated cards, summer reading program. Chairperson Paula Noon and the board unanimously approved new Adult/Teen and Children's Shared Card forms as the library rolls out 14-digit library cards throughout the summer. The Friends of the Gale Library voted to begin the
Newton Conservation Commission acts on North Main development review. The commission voted unanimously to send a letter to the Department of Environmental Services regarding a nine-lot proposal at 104 North Main Street that would impact a Prime Wetland and Atlantic White Cedar Swamp requiring a
Zoning Board unanimously approves closure of four escrow accounts carrying negative balances. Vice-Chair John Silvia presided over the May 6 meeting with members Roger Hamel and Barbara White. The board voted unanimously to invoice escrow accounts 364, 367, 369, and 375 with negative balances and
Newton Board of Selectmen approves $50,000 tax settlement. The board unanimously approved a $50,000 settlement with 125 Development Corporation to resolve an incorrect prior-year tax assessment, allocating $20,000 in future tax credits and $30,000 via check. In other business, Selectmen authorized
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