Brian Yates

Alderman-at-Large, Ward 5
City of Newton, MA

As a member of the Ad Hoc Committee on Community Preservation, I strongly supported the successful use of CPA funds to acquire a portion of the Kesseler Woods property as permanent open space. I also supported the acquisition of the Forte Land adjacent to the Dolan Pond Conservation Area.
As Chair of the Zoning and Planning Committee, I have strongly advocated for adequate resources for the Conservation Commission to manage its properties.
I supported the use of DPW land near Rumford Avenue for Open Space and Recreation. I support the updating of the City’s Open Space Plan to provide access to state funding.

I have used the Special Permit process to acquire preservation easements to prevent development of key parcels.

I support the Community Preservation Act as a means of acquiring funds to purchase open space as it becomes available. For more information please visit the Newton Community Preservation Web Page.

This page last updated on September 13, 2003