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
Gale Library Board unanimously recommends Kathleen Meserve to fill vacant trustee seat. The trustees voted unanimously to recommend Kathleen Meserve for appointment as a trustee to fill an open position, with Acting Chair and Treasurer Mary Riordan moving and Secretary Paula Noon seconding. In a
Newton Board of Selectmen reorganizes leadership and approves staffing. Daniel Guide was unanimously elected Chairman and Michael Connolly Vice-Chairman at the March 17 meeting. The five-member board approved $41,200 in funds for the Gale Library Trustees and unanimously hired James Collier as
Newton Recreation Commission approves spring and summer community event calendar and schedule. Chairman Peggy Connors and Vice Chairman Joe Simone led planning with Recreation Director Jessica Petruzello coordinating details including an Easter event April 4, baseball season opening April 14, and a
Gale Library Board approves revised community posting policy at March 11 meeting. Director Michelle Baker reported major heating problems that required hiring an electrician and snow and ice removal challenges that forced a temporary library closure and postponement of programs. Facilities
Newton selectmen approve $63K school impact fee reimbursement. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a $63,258.32 transfer from the Impact Fees account to the general fund to reimburse school-related expenses paid in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Chairman Robert Marchand Jr., Vice Chairman Joseph
Newton Recreation Commission plans spring events, approves $50 cash box. Chairman Peggy Connors and Vice Chairman Joe Simone led the unanimous vote on the cash box purchase, with commissioners Rick Faulconer, Bob Kysilovsky, and Alecsandra Guide also supporting the measure. Recreation Director
Newton Board of Selectmen approves appointments and highway fund transfer. Selectmen unanimously approved the appointment of Daria Grisanzio to the Recreation Commission and reappointed Diane Morin, Patricia Masterson, and Sarah Woodman to the Cable Committee, with all terms expiring April 30,
Newton Recreation Commission schedules six community events as spring and summer approach. Chair Peggy Connors and Recreation Director Jessica Petruzello led the commission through planning for activities including a St. Patrick's Day cookie decorating party on March 14, Easter celebration on April
Gale Library Trustees confront heating failure and facility issues from winter weather. Director Michelle Baker reported the oil heating system failure prompted a change from 14-day to 7-day oil delivery schedules, forcing the library to close or reduce hours at times. Trustees unanimously approved