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7 Jun 2017

Mayoral Forum 2017

by Web Administrator | posted in: Development, Mayoral Candidates, Newton Charter, Zoning Issues | 0

Mayoral Forum, Newton MA, April 30, 2017. Complete video of the event in 4 parts. The video has been split due to length. Candidates: Amy Mah Sangiolo, Scott Lennon, Ruthann Fuller. Presented by Neighbors for a Better Newtonville.   Newton … Continued

25 May 2017

Orr Block Update — Final Votes on May 30 and in June

by Web Administrator | posted in: Misc | 0

As you probably know, developer Robert Korff has resubmitted his original proposal for rezoning the Orr Block to MU4 but with one extremely significant change. He proposed NOT to rezone a narrow strip of land at the back of the … Continued

15 May 2017

The New Charter — It Would Eliminate Local Democracy

by Web Administrator | posted in: Analysis, Commentary, Misc, Newton Charter | 0

“Charter?  What’s that?” Most Newton residents are hardly aware that Newton has a Charter, let alone that a new version is up for a vote in November.  But in fact the proposed new charter is no small matter. It would … Continued

5 May 2017

Successful Mayoral Forum

by Web Administrator | posted in: Analysis, Mayoral Candidates | 0

On April 30, NBN sponsored the first mayoral forum of the season. It was a chance for the three candidates    ̶    Scott Lennon, Ruthanne Fuller, and Amy Sangiolo   ̶   to tell us about themselves and answer questions from our five … Continued

29 Mar 2017

Orr Block Development Petition Has Been Withdrawn (But Only Temporarily)

by Web Administrator | posted in: Orr Block, Zoning Issues | 0

The Orr Block developer, Robert Korff, has withdrawn his petitions to rezone the property for greater height and density, and for related waivers. The abutters had petitioned the council to require a bigger majority before Mr. Korff could prevail, so … Continued

10 Mar 2017

A Poem Inspired by MU4

by Web Administrator | posted in: Commentary, Zoning Issues | 0

by John Koot, Newton Resident and Housing Poet Laureate Once upon a midweek gloomy As I sat, my old eyes rheumy, Sat and pondered, staring at my parlor floor, Suddenly there came a thumping, On my porch I heard a … Continued

21 Dec 2016

Help Us Stop the Rezoning of the Orr Block in Newtonville

by Web Administrator | posted in: Orr Block | 0

You can help by signing our online Petition to the Newton City Council. CLICK HERE to read the petition or to sign it.

9 Jul 2016

Negative Impacts of Newton Housing Strategy

by Web Administrator | posted in: Analysis, Commentary, Development, Misc, Zoning Issues | 0

Newton TAB July 9, 2016 By Lynne LeBlanc The push for higher density in Newton is renewed with the mayor’s recently released housing strategy. But his strategy incorporates the same unsuccessful policies we have seen in so many other cities: … Continued

25 Jun 2016

Put a Temporary Hold on Zoning in Newton

by Web Administrator | posted in: Analysis, Commentary, Development, Orr Block, Public Hearings, Zoning Issues | 0

The Newton TAB, June 25, 2016 By Fred Arnstein On Monday, June 27, a City Council committee is going to consider a petition to temporarily prohibit any changes to zoning anywhere in Newton, unless a majority of nearby owners approves … Continued

13 Jun 2016

We Need Your Signature

by Web Administrator | posted in: Orr Block | 0

Please sign the petition – CLICK HERE.

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Hearings & Meetings

March 20, 2017 City Council Meeting, re: Docket #179-16, #180-16 ("Washington Place" developer request for a Special Permit and Zoning change)

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  • Orr Block Update — Final Votes on May 30 and in June
  • The New Charter — It Would Eliminate Local Democracy
  • Successful Mayoral Forum
  • Orr Block Development Petition Has Been Withdrawn (But Only Temporarily)

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