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Public Facilities Committee reappoints three and appoints one to Design Review Committee

Newton City Public Facilities Committee · August 19, 2026

Summary

The committee approved three reappointments and one new appointment to the Design Review Committee, praising nominees’ experience; Stacy Roman, a general contractor, introduced herself before being appointed.

The Newton City Public Facilities Committee approved three reappointments and one new appointment to its Design Review Committee on a series of routine motions.

Chair Raina Gats read the first three items into the record: item 253-26 (reappointment of David Gillespie), item 254-26 (reappointment of Peter Burr), and item 255-26 (reappointment of Carol Schnein). Councilors moved each item and approved them by voice/hand. Chair Gats thanked the nominees for attending and affirmed their continued service.

At the same agenda, the committee considered item 256-26, the appointment of Stacy Roman. Roman introduced herself: “I’m a general contractor here in Newton. I work for Chapman Construction. I’ve been a general contractor for 25 years and am very excited to be a part of the design,” she said. Councilors praised Roman’s construction background and Ward 4 representation before moving and approving her appointment.

The reappointments and the new appointment will continue through any remaining administrative steps required by City process.

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