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Residents urge saving property from development and raise street safety, closure concerns

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Two residents spoke during public comment: Michael McRee urged preservation of property threatened by the Kaylor Development and complained about speeding and infrastructure maintenance; Jeff Allen criticized council remarks about his denied A Street closure request and thanked staff for assistance.

During the public-comment portion of the May 2 meeting, residents raised neighborhood and event-related concerns.

Michael McRee of 1191 Kennsington Circle asked the council to restore and save a property from the Kaylor Development. He also reported speeding in his neighborhood (he identified school buses and…

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