Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission discussed the Newton Housing Authority (NHA) operations and financial challenges, including the need for redevelopment and potential use of federal programs like RAD. The commission also addressed the need for clearer definitions of "live-work" and "work-live" uses in the city’s zoning ordinance, and the issue of electrical transformers encroaching on property setbacks due to increased electrification and utility requirements.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Planning Commission
- Meeting Type
- Planning Commission
- Location
- Newton, MA
- Meeting Date
- May 11, 2026
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Monday, May 11, 2026
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Start free trialDiscussion with the Newton Housing Authority
COUNCILOR KRINTZMAN requesting discussion with the Executive Director of the Newton Housing Authority to receive an update on the work of the NHA (180 Days: 10/03/2026).
Discussion of established Uses within Chapter 30
COUNCILORS OLIVER, BAKER, SILBER, KALIS, LUCAS, LEARY, FARRELL, MALAKIE, WRIGHT, and GETZ requesting discussion and possible amendments to provide new or updated definitions in the Newton zoning ordinances for allowed uses (180 Days: 10/24/2026).
Requesting discussion and amendment to Section 1.5.3 of Chapter 30, Zoning
HIS HONOR THE MAYOR requesting discussion and possible zoning amendments to Section 1.5.3 Setback to allow for transformers to project into the setback.
Reappointment of Marcela Merino to the Economic Development Commission
HIS HONOR THE MAYOR reappointing Marcela Merino, 66 Cloverdale Road, Newton as a member of the Economic Development Commission for a term to expire on November 30, 2028 (60 Days: 06/05/2026).