The Newton Traffic Council voted 5–0 to rescind a prior decision that had added four metered parking spaces on the north side of Beacon Street near Saint Jude Gate (TPR1004).

David Koses summarized the item, saying his brief field observations showed drivers were regularly crossing the double yellow line each signal cycle to reach the left-turn pocket; planners concluded the four new metered spaces created more traffic disruption than benefit. "Vehicles are regularly, every cycle, pretty much traveling over the double yellow line, to get into the left turn pocket," Koses said.

Public comment was mixed. Jesse Corey (64 Oak Cliff Road) urged the council to keep or add parking near Boston College and suggested flex posts on the double yellow to deter lane crossing. Captain Devine and Councilor Baker said they spoke with local stakeholders, including Boston College, and supported removal; Captain Devine told the council that BC favored removing the four spaces.

Chair Koses moved the technical language (TPR1004) to rescind the June change and restore the prior lane configuration; Danielle Delaney called the roll and the motion passed 5–0. The council recorded the action as TPR1004 and staff will remove the meters following the appeals period and the city's installation process.