Category: Municipal Newton
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Don’t forget about the Parking Forum Tonight, May 17, 7 pm
The CHA is co- sponsoring with the League of Women Voters a public forum tonight entitled “No Parking?” at 7:00 PM at the Druker Auditorium at the Newton Free Library. Explore the fascinating world of parking management, technology and economics. Free and open to the public. See the original announcement and flyer here.
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Coyotes in Newton? In Chestnut Hill?
Join Newton’s Public Safety and Transportation Committee for a discussion with the Animal Control Department about coyotes on May 9th, 7 pm, room 202 at City Hall.
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Parking Forum on May 17
Join the League of Women Voters for a Forum entitled No Parking? to learn about parking management, technology and economics. Speakers will include Jason Schrieber, Principal at the transportation planning firm Nelson/Nygaard, Candace Havens, Planning and Development Director for the City of Newton, and Matt Cuddy, Chair, Transportation Advisory Committee Parking Subcommittee. Andrea Kelly, Principal in Landscape Design…
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Newton Police to hold Medication Take Back Day
Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal April 28, 2012 10 a.m. to 2 p.m The Newton Police Department, Health Human Services Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration are announcing that there will be a Medication Take Back Day on Saturday April 28, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All…
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Hammond Pond final plans presented, public comment period is now
Last Wednesday at City Hall, the DCR presented final plans for the access improvements intially proposed by the Rudyak family foundation. Presenters started with the results of the feasibility study, which included both short and long term recommendations for addressing the health of Hammond Pond. Next, they presented the Rudyak Family foundation plans to construct…
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CHA President Gloria Gavris urges neighbors to attend Hammond Pond Meeting
Attention Chestnut Hill Association Members: This Wednesday evening April 11th at 6:30 PM the Department of Conservation & Recreation will be holding a hearing on the Rudyak Family Memorial Floating Walkway on Hammond Pond and efforts to increase the overall health of the pond. If you are interested in testifying or hearing about DCR’s plans I urge you to…
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BC cancels plans for Recovery house on Lee Road
Following a January 18 meeting of the Boston College Neighborhood Council, BC has decided not to pursue using the house at 66 Lee Road for a recovery house program. The university is currently reviewing other uses for the house and will keep the neighborhood and cthe city of Newton informed of plans for the property.
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No Liquor License for Star Market in Chestnut
Last week, the Newton Board of License Commissioners denied the Star Market’s application to sell a liquor license. Read the whole story in the Newton Patch.
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Star Market in Chestnut Hill Seeks Liquor License
Neighbors might have heard rumors about Chestnut Hill’s Star Market/ Shaw’s plans to sell beer and wine. Or maybe you’ve seen Star Market’s petition in support of their application for a liquor license. Possibly, you have heard some of the concerns raised by local wine merchant, Urban Grape. (Click here for Urban Grape’s concerns.) Anyone…
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Public Meeting about potential MBTA fare increases and service cuts
MBTA Fare Increases and Service Reductions – The MBTA is facing an operating deficit of up to $185 million for Fiscal Year 2013 and will be hosting at least 20 meetings to discuss options for how to close the deficit. MassDOT prepared two scenarios, both of which include significant fare increases and service cuts, including elimination…