The Newton Youth Commission and its Advisory Board are volunteer bodies appointed by the Mayor and City Council to work on issues related to youth in the Newton community. The work is determined by current events and community needs. The Commission is comprised of nine youth and the Advisory Board is made up of fifteen youth and fifteen adults, representing youth-serving organizations in Newton. 

The Newton Youth Commission's goal is to implement programs and policies to meet the opportunities, challenges and issues of Newton youth. In addition, the purpose of this Commission is to:

• encourage youth to take leadership roles in the community
• facilitate opportunities for and access to resources on local, state, and federal levels
• coordinate programs and activities carried on by both public and private agencies
• create and implement policies for the prevention of youth problems in a cooperative and professional effort
• create a sense of permanency of action and continuity of purpose for all youth activities.

The meeting schedule for the Newton Youth Commission has not yet been set for the 2025–2026 school year. Please see below for this year's Youth Commission Advisory Board meeting schedule.

Youth Commission meetings are generally held on Monday evenings via Zoom. Dates and agendas are added as they are scheduled.

• Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 6:45pm (in person at the Newton Free Library, Teen Space)
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• Wednesday, October 22, 2025 @ 7pm (Virtual Meeting| Pre-registration required. Link in agenda.)
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• Wednesday, October 27, 2025 @ 7pm (Virtual Meeting| Pre-registration required. Link in agenda.)
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• Wednesday, November 24, 2025 @ 7:30pm (Virtual Meeting| Pre-registration required. Link in agenda.)
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Youth Commission Advisory Board Meeting

Unless otherwise noted, all YCAB meetings take place from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in person in the Druker Auditorium at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton).

• Monday, October 27, 2025 @ 6:30pm
• Monday, November 17, 2025 @ 6:30pm - Cancelled
• Wednesday, December 3, 2025 @ 6:30pm
• Wednesday, January 14, 2025 @ 6:30pm
• Wednesday, February 4, 2025 @ 6:30pm
• Wednesday, March 11, 2025 @ 6:30pm
• Monday, April 13, 2025 @ 6:30pm

• Monday, May 18, 2025 @ 6:30pm
  • Year-End Reflect & Celebrate Meeting 
  • Note: This meeting will take place in the War Memorial Auditorium at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459) 

Meeting agendas will include Zoom registration links, if applicable. Meeting minutes will be uploaded once approved.

*Please note: All Youth Commission and Youth Commission Advisory Board meetings are "open" meetings. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

*These meeting are accessible and reasonable accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities who require assistance. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the City of Newton’s ADA/Sec. 504 Coordinator, Jini Fairley, at least two business days in advance of the meeting: jfairley@newtonma.gov or (617) 796-1253. The city’s TTY/TDD direct line is: 617-796-1089. For the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS), please dial 711.

To view past meeting minutes and agendas from both the Youth Commission and its Advisory Board, please visit the Youth Commission Archive Page.

Have questions? Email Meri Haas at mhaas@newtonma.gov.