Re: [WNewton] Digest for westnewtonneighborhood@googlegroups.com - 6 updates in 4 topics
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Rose D. Micozzi
Oct 6, 2022, 9:17:34 AM10/6/22
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Here is the flyer for Wellington Parkfest- it did not appear to be attached to my previous message. Thanks!
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Andreae Downs <andreae...@gmail.com>: Oct 05 12:18PM -0400
Hi folks:
The Public Safety & Transportation Committee will take up a post-construction review of West Newton Square on Oct. 19th at 7 pm (we have an appeal first).
I would welcome your thoughts and questions ahead of time to ddel...@newtonma.gov or directly to me, to share with the rest of the committee.
Andreae Downs <andreae...@gmail.com>: Oct 05 07:33PM -0400
Correction--Public Safety & Transportation will take up this item
(post-construction review of West Newton Square) at its Nov. 9th meeting,
if possible (given that we don't have a second meeting in November), to
make time for a community meeting Oct. 20th with the DPW to hear from you
about safety issues and more. We will take that input to our meeting.
As always, however, I welcome your thoughts and questions at
ddel...@newtonma.gov or directly to me.
Andreae
On Wed, Oct 5, 2022 at 12:18 PM Andreae Downs <andreae...@gmail.com>
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Shari G <sh...@sharigoldin.com>: Oct 05 06:37PM -0400
Hello, West Newton Community
Please set aside some time tomorrow night to hear about, and/or respond to
this important issue, one that will have an impact on West Newton and
likely the rest of Newton.
*1314 Washington Street Rezoning request and Special Permit/Site Plan
Approval request* will be heard at the *Land Use Committee* meeting (in
person: Council Chamber; virtual: Zoom link
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82167198552#success>) on Thursday, October 6 at
7PM (see agenda
<https://www.newtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/91474/638001262462466308>
).
As many of you know Mark Development, and Robert Korff, has purchased the
Santander Bank property and he has also purchased the Newton Cinema. They
are also in the process of acquiring additional buildings in West Newton
Square. This is the same Mark Development that is developing Dunstan East
(currently an empty lot) and there are plans (at some point) for creating a
Dunstan West. Mark Development was also the developer of Trio in
Newtonville and is involved with other projects in Newton.
Tomorrow's meeting concerns the re-zoning request and Special Permit/Site
Plan Approval. The request will be heard by the Land Use Committee. The
proposed site development is for a mixed used commercial and residential
space 1314 Washington Street. There are many issues that have been raised
about this development, some of which include:
- Housing issues - and whether this approach really does provide
significantly more affordable housing in the area. What kind of housing?
- Increased density, and what appears to be a working assumption with
various city officials that West Newton is a "large" (meaning, density
large) district or village
- Re-zoning issues. This project is one example to be re-zoned, and with
special permit, but how does it fit within various frameworks that are also
talking about rezoning? Examples are the rezoning initiative that
identifies communities as small, medium, and large communities, and with
that description are discussions about building heights as well as density.
There is also the "MBTA communities" designation and what that means, for
that may mean that the current boundaries of the village centers will
change as new maps are drawn for the "districts." Main street may not
just remain on Washington Street. Maps have yet to be drawn, or re-drawn.
- Traffic and parking issues. The current proposal wants to decrease the
amount of parking. As of one of the last meetings, one idea put forth
would be to create five (or four) more parking spots on Highland Street.
- Architecture/design/aesthetics
- The abutter's concerns.
My apologies if I have any of the information incorrect or only partially
correct. All I know is that it is important to stay active with what is
happening in the community because it is our community and it is changing.
I hope that the discussion about change in West Newton does not turn into
one where people take sides: develop or not to develop, for instance, or
issues regarding housing, or even quick reactive approaches regarding
"good" or "bad" changes.
We do not have a West Newton Area Council. Other areas in Newton have their
own area councils. This development project in West Newton, as well as
others to come, are just too important to just allow or simply let slip
by. West Newton needs improving - from an infrastructure standpoint to
traffic to pedestrian use - and West Newton citizens really deserve to know
and understand what is happening and what the implications are for their
community, their environment, the value of their homes, etc. I encourage
you all to participate.
Thank you for all the feedback and engagement regarding the intersection of
Waltham Street and Washington Street. I see there are new "orange" poles
set up around the small concrete island. It's a start. Only recently,
though, did I hear about cars drag racing down Washington Street and a
delivery car from the pizza shop on Washington Street take a swift/sharp
turn to go down Waltham Street - I don't think this was due to Google
maps. Michael H., you're right. Police presence would be helpful.
See you tomorrow! There's an in-person meeting and online zoom meeting.
Nancy Mazzapica <nsm...@gmail.com>: Oct 05 06:55PM -0400
Thank you Shari for sharing this information with the West Newton Community
. It s important that we stay informed and involved with projects such as
Santander Bank and other developments which will impact West Newton . Marc
Development is also looking for a 115 parking waiver for this development
Hope to see a good turnout either in person or virtual
Nancy Solari
Susan Albright <susansophi...@gmail.com>: Oct 05 05:06PM -0400
FYI - the new Haywood house is now open for applications for senior
housing. Great new resource. the Application is attached.
Susan
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Amy Zarechian <azare...@newtonhousing.org>
Date: Wed, Oct 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM
Subject: NHA Haywood House now accepting applications
To: Beatrice Flores <Bfl...@newtonhousing.org>
[*DO NOT OPEN * links/attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
* ]*
Good afternoon,
*The Newton Housing Authority is thrilled to announce that our Haywood
House senior housing development is now accepting applications*!
Interested applicants can request an application by emailing
Haywoo...@MaloneyProperties.com, visiting the website at
Senior Community in Newton, MA | Haywood House (haywoodhouseapts.com)
<https://haywoodhouseapts.com/>, or calling 617-209-5220 (Relay 711). I
have also attached a copy of the application packet here.
Applications must be postmarked or submitted by October 25, 2022 to be
entered into the lottery on November 1, 2022. Please note, applications
received after the lottery deadline will be accepted and immediately added
to a post-lottery waiting list.
Please see below for more details and share this exciting housing
opportunity with members of your networks.
Thank you for your support,
Amy
Amy Zarechian
Executive Director
Newton Housing Authority
82 Lincoln Street
Newton, MA
Phone: 617-552-5501
When responding, please be aware that the Massachusetts Secretary of State
has determined that most email is public record and therefore cannot be
kept confidential.
--
Susan Albright, President
Newton City Council
Councilor-at-Large Ward 2
"Rose D. Micozzi" <rdmi...@gmail.com>: Oct 05 04:17PM -0400
Hello Neighbors,
The Friends of Wellington Park invite you to the 23rd annual Wellington
Parkfest this Sunday, October 9th from 12-4pm. This is a free and fun
neighborhood event. Please see the attached flyer for more info. Hope you
can make it!
-Rose Micozzi
On behalf of the Friends of Wellington Park
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