The UMass/Oak Hill Neighborhood Council was formed in 2018 to facilitate regular conversations between the university and the community. The council provides opportunities for dialogue around ongoing campus activities and projects, including construction and renovation, traffic and traffic management, natural resource management, parking and parking management, and athletic events. 

Neighborhood Council Members (2025)

• Marvin Fox, Neighborhood Representative
• Karen Kennedy, Neighborhood Representative
• Judy Boroschek, Neighborhood Representative
• James McQuivey, Church of Latter-Day Saints Representative
• David Kalis, City of Newton, City Council Ward 8
• Katie Whewell, City of Newton, Planning Department
• Hattie N. Kerwin Derrick, City of Newton, Mayor's Office
• Jeff Cournoyer, Charles River Campus of UMass Amherst
• Kris Luoto, Charles River Campus of UMass Amherst
• Cheryl Lappin, City of Newton, Economic Development 
• Jack Fucci, Representative of Wells Avenue Office Park

Agendas

Meeting Notes