Friends of Newton Centre
For the preservation and enhancement of the historic village of Newton Centre, Massachusetts
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ALERT May 24, 2007 (6:30pm, Newton Free Library): MBTA Public Meeting to Discuss D Branch, Green Line Maintenance Work. Read the Details
ALERT October 4, 2006: Zoning Change - The Board of Aldermen has voted on a petition from the developer of Kessler Woods to increase the allowable height of buildings, and the number of stories, for ALL of Newton in the MR3 zone. We oppose this change because 1) it is wrong to rezone the entire city for the benefit of a single developer, 2) we support the existing height limits in the zoning code 3) the process has been secretive and the issue has had no chance for a public airing of the pros and cons of such a large change. The Aldermen from Ward 6 voted as follows: Aldermen Mansfield and Parker voted AGAINST this change. Alderman Danberg voted IN FAVOR of this change.