Category: Municipal Newton
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Newton TAB editorial: Slow down changes at Hammond Pond
In the most recent issue of the Newton Tab, CHA president Gloria Gavris outlines the CHA’s position on proposed changes at Hammond Pond. She once again underscores the need to consider the declining state of Hammond Pond and the desperate need for a plan for potential remediation. Read the entire opinion piece on the Newton…
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Street Sweeping Next Week
Each year, the city of Newton sweeps the streets of Chestnut Hill around Thanksgiving. This is a perfect time to do so, as most of the leaves have (finally) fallen. This year, street sweeping in Chestnut Hill is scheduled to start Monday November 28 and end Friday, December 2. Some neighbors rake leaves from the sidewalk and…
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A Letter from Newton Alderman Ruthanne Fuller regarding Hammond Pond
Newton Alderman at Large, Ward 7, Ruthanne Fuller, has provided the CHA with a copy of her recent letter to the Department of Conservation and Recreation concerning the proposed changes at Hammond Pond. View the first page below and click this link for the full text.
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CHA asks DCR to reconsider plans for floating walkways on Hammond Pond
On behalf of the CHA, President Gloria Gavris has released a letter concerning the DCR plans for Hammond Pond. To read the entire letter, please click here and it will open in PDF format.
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Overnight parking ban goes into effect November 15
The Newton Police have issued a reminder that between November 15 and April 15, overnight parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not park on a public street for more than one hour between 2 am and 6 am. View the Newton Police press release.
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Hammond Pond News
The recent meeting concerning proposed changes at Hammond Pond has been written about on the Newton Patch. The plan includes a walkway on the water and improvements to the existing hiking trails. For more information, read the recent Newton Patch Hammond Pond Story.
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Hammond Street Bridge closings start November 5th
Closure of the Hammond St bridge over the MBTA for rehab of the deck has been rescheduled to begin Saturday, November 5 at 8pm thru Sunday, November 6 until 8pm. The bridge will be closed during night time hours the following week: Monday night, Nov. 14, 8 pm – 5 am Tuesday night, Nov. 15,…
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Newton adds coyote reporting system
Newton residents who encounter coyotes can report it to the City of Newton via an new online reporting form. Resident cans enter the date, time and location of any coyote sighting and help the city keep track of areas most affected by coyotes. Residents can also find more information on coyotes in Newton here, on…
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Meeting On Hammond Pond Rescheduled for October 24
The next public meeting about proposed enhancements to Hammond Pond’s public access has now been re-scheduled for Monday, October 24, 6:30 pm at Newton City Hall. For Details, view: Hammond Pond public meeting Oct 24 2011 notice
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Coyote Meeting: Wednesday, October 12, 7:00pm
There will be a meeting next week on the coyote problem we have been seeing throughout Newton, particularly in West Newton. We will be joined by Animal Control Officer Ralph Torres, and a representative of the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game. Please feel free to spread this announcement to any residents who may be interested in attending.…