New Development in Newton, Massachusetts
49 development projects are moving through Newton, Massachusetts's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by residential (14), commercial (4), institutional/public (2). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-06-23.
Data through June 23, 2026 · Updated June 24, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionNewton projects (YTD 2026)
49
Project categories
3
Top type
Residential
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
321,350
Newton development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Residential | 14 |
| Commercial | 4 |
| Institutional/Public | 2 |
What new projects are filed in Newton right now?
| Project | Location | Type | Latest action | Meeting date | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Request to exceed FAR and facade ratio at 5 Rose Drive | 5 Rose Drive, Newton, MA, 02465 | Development | under review | 2026-05-19 | — |
| Request to further extend FAR at 54 Bonad Road | 54 Bonad Road, Newton, MA, 02465 | Development | under review | 2026-05-19 | — |
| Request for a special permit to exceed FAR and residential facade ratio, allow three stories, extend a nonconforming front setback, allow a retaining wall over four feet, and to alter nonconforming parking at 91-93 Newtonville Avenue | 91-93 Newtonville Avenue, Newton, MA, 02458 | Residential | under review | 2026-05-19 | — |
| Request to extend nonconforming FAR at 222 Winslow Road | 222 Winslow Road, Newton, MA, 02468 | Residential | under review | 2026-05-19 | — |
| Request to further extend nonconforming FAR at 38 Morseland Avenue | 38 Morseland Avenue, Newton, MA, 02459 | Development | under review | 2026-05-19 | — |
| 1100-1102 Beacon Street | 1100-1102 Beacon Street, Newton, MA, 02461 | Commercial | under review | 2026-05-12 | — |
| 104 Eldredge Street FAR Extension | 104 Eldredge Street, Newton, MA, 02458 | Development | under review | 2026-05-12 | Mike Chen |
| 19 Saxon Road Addition | 19 Saxon Road, Newton, MA, 02461 | Development | under review | 2026-05-12 | — |
| 43 Kenwood Avenue Retaining Walls | 43 Kenwood Avenue, Newton, MA, 02459 | Development | under review | 2026-05-12 | — |
| 93, 103 and 0 Thurston Road | 93, 103 and 0 Thurston Road, Newton, MA | Residential | under review | 2026-05-12 | — |
| relocation of drain easement in Rowe Street | 129 Rowe Street, Newton, MA, 02466 | Residential | under review | 2026-05-06 | — |
| Amendment to a Subdivision Plan approved on December 7, 2023 at 132 Homer Street, Newton, MA. The Amendment will address Lots 2 & 3, i.e. 60 & 61 Chapin Road | 132 Homer Street, Newton, MA, 02459 | Development | under review | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Special Permit (Village Center Overlay District) VCSP-26-1 at 19 Highland Avenue | 19 Highland Avenue, Newton, MA, 02460 | Development | under review | 2026-05-04 | — |
| Site Plan Review (Village Center Overlay District) SPR 26-4 at 19 Highland Avenue | 19 Highland Avenue, Newton, MA, 02460 | Residential | under review | 2026-05-04 | — |
| 1100-1102 Beacon Street Special Permit/Site Plan Approval | 1100-1102 Beacon Street, Newton, MA, 02461 | Commercial | continued | 2026-04-14 | — |
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Recent Newton projects by entitlement status
| Status in pipeline | Recent projects |
|---|---|
| Under review | 14 |
| Continued | 1 |
Newton development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Newton, Massachusetts?
- Boardwalk has indexed 49 development projects in Newton, Massachusetts year-to-date in 2026, led by residential (14). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Newton projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Newton in?
- Newton is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.