Category: Municipal Newton
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Parking restrictions on May 18th – BC graduation day.
On May 18th, parking will be restricted in and around Chestnut Hill, due to graduation at Boston College. View detailed list of traffic and parking restrictions here. View list of BC graduation related events on the BC website.
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Waban Hill Reservoir News
The CHA is happy to report that the request to purchase the Waban Hill Reservoir has passed the Community Preservation Committee, the Program and Services Committee and the Finance Committee. The last and final hurdle is before the Board of Alderman. If you are interested in preserving this open space for Chestnut Hill and all…
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Newton trash pick up delayed, week of February 8th
Due to the Winter Storm Warning, Trash and Recycling Collections will not occur on Monday, February 9th. The Monday route will be collected on Tuesday, February 10th and we will be on a one-day delay schedule for the rest of the week. Monday 2/9 No Collections Tuesday 2/10 Monday’s Route Wednesday 2/11 Tuesday’s route Thursday 2/12 Wednesday’s route Friday 2/13 Thursday’s route Saturday 2/14 Friday’s route All…
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Overnight parking ban reminder
REMINDER TO RESIDENTS – THE CITY’S OVERNIGHT PARKING BAN WENT INTO EFFECT ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15. November 14, 2014 From November 15th through April 15th, parking for more than one hour is prohibited between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Please also take note of the increase in the fine to $25.00 for violating the overnight parking…
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Update on Waban Hill Reservoir Project
At their recent hearing on May 19, the Newton Parks and Recreation Commission endorsed the Waban Hill Reservoir project. This P&R Commission support is necessary for the proposal to move forward to a public hearing and then to a vote of the Board of Alderman. It was a standing room crowd at the hearing. What’s…
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Waban Hill Reservoir presentation on May 19th
On Monday, May 19th at 7 pm, the Waban Hill Reservoir Advisory Committee will present the WHR Acquisition proposal to the Newton Parks & Recreation Commission in Room 209 of City Hall. See meeting agenda below. Parks and Rec Agenda 05-19-14
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Its time for Houghton Garden clean up
On Saturday, April 5th, 2014 starting at 9am, the annual Houghton Garden clean-up begins. Bring gloves and whatever saws and pruners one may have. Lunch and good camaraderie are provided free of charge. This occurs rain or shine. For any information, please contact Michele Hanss at 617-730-8122. *photo from Newton Conservators*
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Got a problem to report? go to Newton’s 311
Did you know? The city of Newton has a way for you to report potholes, traffic sign problems, broken streetlights or parking meters and more. On the city of Newton website, click on the tab “Newton 311” in the left sidebar. (Or just click here.) From there, you can pay bills, view upcoming Newton events,…
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Hazardous Waste and Electronics recycling
From the City of Newton: Household Hazardous Waste Drop Offs (for Newton residents) at the Resource Recovery Center at Rumford Ave. Wednesdays, 7:30am-12:30pm until June 26th; also Sept. 4 – Oct.16. Other drop-offs will be on June 22, Sept. 21, & Oct.19. Closed in July and August, except July 17th & Aug. 14th. For a listing of accepted materials, managing…
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Route 9 and Hammond St. Traffic update
The CHA recently obtained the following information from Newton officials: The contractor doing the work on Route 9 (between Hammond Pond Parkway to just west of Langley) will be working nights this week. The work includes the placement of what is called the “sign bridge”. This is the structure that spans across all lanes of Route 9 that the new signage…