# Newton Traffic Council - October 22, 2026

The Newton Traffic Council met on October 22, 2026, to consider parking and access requests. It approved an accessible parking space at 48 Hall Street (TPR 1080) by a 3–2 vote, subject to an appeal period ending November 11. The council also approved a resident-permit override for Arapaho Road’s existing 10 a.m. parking restriction (TPR 1081) by a 5–0 vote; resident and visitor permits were noted as costing $25, with possible changes to the city’s permit program under discussion. A request for no parking on both sides of private Harvey Place received no action after an abutter withdrew support, leaving the required unanimous support absent.

The council approved a one-side parking restriction on Ellis Road (TPR 1082) by a 3–2 vote, citing concerns that parked vehicles could obstruct waste-management and emergency vehicles; a resident said the obstructing conditions shown were unusual. The final agenda item concerned extending the trial of the Newton Center plaza in the Langley parking lot, but the transcript ends before the council’s decision. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending approvals were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Newton Traffic Council - October 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LATYKmBt0mQ) - NewTV Government