by Greg Reibman | Sep 18, 2017 | City Hall, Department of Public Works, Newton |
A Village 14 reader writes..
I moved to Newton from Cambridge a year ago, and I was pleased to hear there is a 311 system and especially that it’s connected to SeeClickFix.com. I’ve used it quite a bit and appreciate that I can open a ticket about an issue and have it routed to the right person.
But I’ve noticed that the 311 center frequently closes requests without any resolution
by Greg Reibman | Mar 30, 2017 | City Hall, Governor's race, Setti Warren |
Newton Mayor Setti Warren told Boston Herald radio yesterday that he would follow Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s lead and open Newton City Hall as a safe haven for illegal immigrants if President Trump steps up deportations.
“If in fact there are draconian measures taken by the federal government and people feel unsafe and they need places to go, of
by Bruce Henderson | Feb 9, 2017 | City Hall, Environment |
It’s just been announced that Ann Berwick will job-share with Andy Savitz as Newton’s Director of Sustainability. They will each work half-time in the role, in which Andy has served since last April. As Dori Zaleznik, the City’s Chief Administrative...
by Greg Reibman | Nov 14, 2016 | City Council, City Hall, Mayor's office, Newton |
Newton Mayor Setti Warren’s announcement last week that he will not seek reelection next fall has already set off some announcements for from would-be successors. So far, City Council President Scott Lennon and City Councilor Ruthanne Fuller have tossed their... by Gail Spector | Sep 30, 2016 | Business, City Hall, development |
The following comes from Barney Heath, director of planning and development: After serving in the position since February of 2014, Nancy Hyde has decided to move on from her position as Director of Economic Development. We are proud of the many accomplishments that...
by Keith E. Jacaobson | Mar 11, 2015 | City Hall, Snow |
I thought everyone was supposed to clear their sidewalks. Homeowners, businesses, and the city too. This stretch of sidewalk on Walnut Street, is frequently used by high school students and others. Located at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue, across from City... by Nathan Phillips | Nov 12, 2014 | City Hall |
Mayor Setti Warren informed the Board of Aldermen earlier this evening that the city’s director of Human Resources, Wesley Layne, has resigned, effective immediately. Layne started in his position in April of this year. He succeeded Delores Hamilton who left in...
by Michael Slater | Sep 21, 2014 | City Hall, Events |
Today, Sunday, September 21, an Indian Folk Festival & Bazaar was held with musical entertainment in the War Memorial auditorium at Newton City Hall. Also, dance was performed and a bazaar was held on the lawn outside. Despite the threat of rain everything went...
by Ralph Ranalli | Sep 9, 2014 | bicycles, City Hall, traffic |
If you had one suggestion to improve the cycling environment in Newton, what would it be? Your chance to share comes Monday, Sept. 15, 6:30 pm at the War Memorial! The third-annual Newton Bicycle Update will feature presentations from Transportation Director Bill...
by Greg Reibman | Aug 12, 2014 | City Hall
Work crews at Newton City Hall are taking advantage of the Board of Aldermen’s summer break to give the Aldermanic Chambers a much needed clean-up, including a long-overdue refurbishing of the floor. Too bad that furniture will be moved back as soon as it dries,...
by Jerry Reilly | Aug 11, 2014 | Auburndale, City Hall, development |
How well-notified are you feeling about city meetings? As a resident of a neighborhood near 70 Rowe Street, Auburndale, the site of a proposed 150-unit apartment building, I found my notice about the last (June 19) meeting hidden amongst the weekly grocery fliers... by Nathan Phillips | Jul 10, 2014 | City Hall |
Just in from City Hall: Newton Director of Planning and Development Announces Retirement Newton –Candace Havens, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Newton, announced her retirement today, effective Friday, August 15, 2014. Candace was appointed...
