Other Committee

Government · Other Committee

Disabilities Panel Approves Church Ramp, Stair Fix

The Needham Commission on Disabilities approved a church accessibility plan and drafted fiscal 2027 goals.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 20

Government · Other Committee

Climate panel drafts policy against fossil fuel heat

Milton's Climate Action Planning Committee pressed for a policy curbing fossil fuel heating in new construction.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 15

Government · Other Committee

Board accepts withdrawal of Blue Hill Ave variance

Milton's Board of Appeals accepted the withdrawal of a variance request for a new house at 350 Blue Hill Avenue after a redesign eliminated the need for zoning relief.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 15

Government · Other Committee

Quincy License Board Approves New Hancock Street Restaurant

The Quincy License Board approved seven liquor and common victualer licenses, clearing a new Hancock Street restaurant and setting the fall Kilroy Square calendar.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 13

Government · Other Committee

Committee details Pollard override contingency plans

The Needham School Building Committee reviewed what happens to the Pollard Middle School project if voters reject funding this month, while the Permanent Public Building Committee approved roughly $1.46 million in construction payments.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 13

Government · Other Committee

Needham panel votes to advance historic house district

The Needham Historic District Commission voted unanimously to adopt a preliminary study report for the James Smith House, sending it to the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the Planning Board.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 13

Government · Other Committee

Panel adopts James Smith House district report

The Needham Local Historic District Study Committee voted to adopt a preliminary study report for a James Smith House local historic district.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 13

Government · Other Committee

Building Committee OKs $136,455 Change Order

Walpole's Permanent Building Committee approved a $136,455.38 change order on its school construction project, shifting the substantial completion date from August 22 to September 11.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 13

Government · Other Committee

Zoning board approves Frothingham Road deck permit

The Milton Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a 12-by-18-foot rear deck at 50 Frothingham Road and continued two other hearings to November 12.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 8

Government · Other Committee

Tech board cuts school capital request by $623,000

The Needham Technology Advisory Board reviewed a technology capital plan that cuts the school department's request by $623,000.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 8