Datasets

Transportation

Blue Bike Stations

Stations of the BlueBike bike share network. Data from Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Boston GIS

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Environment

This data layer shows all areas in the City of Newton that are registered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under the Inland Wetlands Restriction Act (M.G.L. c. 131, § 40A.) The restrictive orders for these wetlands have been recorded

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Boundaries & Demographics

Zip Codes

Zip Codes, City of Newton, Massachusetts. While zip codes do not always correspond to exact geographic areas, this is an accurate description of the location of Newton's zip codes.

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City Services

Inspection Districts

Inspection Districts, City of Newton, Massachusetts

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Transportation

Railroads

The layer includes active passenger, freight, and MBTA Commuter Rail and Rapid Transit railways, along with abandoned rail lines. In many instances there is more than one track per rail line, and rail yards and spurs are included. The Centr

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City Services

Garbage Routes

Trash and recycling collection routes - City of Newton, MA

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Transportation

Parking Lots

Parking lots- City of Newton, MA

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Environment

Rivers Protection Act Areas

Areas Subject to the Massachusetts Rivers Protection Act - Newton, Massachusetts

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Public Safety

Fire Hydrants

Fire Hydrants, City of Newton, Massachusetts

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Boundaries & Demographics

Wards & Precincts - City of Newton

This data layer contains the boundaries of Newton’s election wards and precincts. Each ward consists of four precincts. The layer has polygon with fields to indicate Ward, Precinct and State Representative District.

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Environment

Floodplains

Floodplains in Newton, Massachusetts. The floodplains support Newton's Floodplain Ordinance of 2010. The ordinance defines floodways as the 100 year floodplain as defined in FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate (FIRM) Maps. These correspond to Zone

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Boundaries & Demographics

Census 2020 Block Groups

Census geographic areas are used by the Census Bureau to collect, tabulate, and aggregate decennial census data, and are also used in more frequent demographics reports like the annual American Community Survey (ACS). Three levels of areal

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Boundaries & Demographics

Census 2020 Blocks

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Boundaries & Demographics

Census 2020 Tracts

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Environment

Priority Habitats of Rare Species

Habitat of state-listed rare species in Massachusetts based on observations documented within the last 25 years in the database of the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP).

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Environment

NHESP Potential Vernal Pools

Potential Vernal Pools - Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program

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Environment

Certified Vernal Pools - Massachusetts

NHESP Certified Vernal Pools

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Parks & Open Space

Trails

Trails - City of Newton MA

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Property & Zoning

Historic Districts

Historic Districts as established by the City of Newton, Massachusetts

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Schools & Community

School Districts

School Districts, City of Newton, Massachusetts

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Schools & Community

Schools

Schools - Newton, Massachusetts

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City Services

Snow Plowing Routes

Snow plowing routes - City of Newton, MA

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Environment

Surface Water

Surface Waters - Newton, Massachusetts. This data layer contains ponds and the Charles River in and around Newton. Previously in support of regional mapping, Newton maintained two separate surface water layers; one originally from Boston Ed

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Environment

Wetland Buffers

100 foot buffers around wetlands

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Environment

Wetlands

This layer shows wetlands in Newton. These were originally mapped by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Some of the wetlands have been updated after site visits and where wetlands have been marked with flags, the bounda

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Transportation

Scenic Roads

Designated Scenic Roads - Newton, Massachusetts. Properties along these roadways are subject to City Ordinance Newton Rev. Ord. Sec. 20-40 (f)(6) describing what types of fencing are allowed along the front lot line of the property.

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City Services

Sidewalk Plowing Routes

Sidewalk snow plowing routes - City of Newton, MA

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Transportation

MBTA Rapid Transit Lines

MBTA Rapid Transit lines and stations

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Transportation

MBTA Rapid Transit Stops

MBTA Rapid Transit lines and stations

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Transportation

MBTA Commuter Rail Lines

MBTA Commuter Rail lines and stations

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Transportation

MBTA Commuter Rail Stations

MBTA Commuter Rail lines and stations

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Transportation

Parking Spaces

Regulated parking spaces in the City of Newton. This includes meters and handicapped spaces.

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Transportation

MBTA Bus Routes

MBTA Bus Routes and Stops

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Transportation

MBTA Bus Stops

MBTA Bus Routes and Stops

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Environment

Streams

This data layer contains streams in Newton. Streams are generally narrow enough bodies of water to be represented as single lines at most mapping scales. Most streams in Newton run through underground drainage pipes for much of their length

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Public Safety

Fire Boxes

Fire boxes in Newton, Massachusetts. Locations are imprecise - usually placed on buildings but not necessarily on the correct part of the building

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City Services

Polling Locations

Polling Locations, City of Newton, Massachusetts

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Schools & Community

Religious Institutions

Religious Institutions in Newton, Massachusetts.

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City Services

Utility Poles

Utility Poles - Newton, Massachusetts

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Schools & Community

School Bus Stops

School Bus Stops, City of Newton, Massachusetts

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Transportation

Traffic Signals

Traffic signals - Newton, Massachusetts

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Transportation

Traffic Signs

Traffic signs - Newton, Massachusetts

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City Services

City Facilities

City facilities in Newton, Massachusetts. Includes schools, libraries, parks, community centers, police and fire stations

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Property & Zoning

Parcels

Property boundaries for the City of Newton

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Public Safety

Fire Districts

Fire response districts-City of Newton, Massachusetts

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Property & Zoning

Zoning

Official zoning layer for the City of Newton

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Transportation

Bicycle Network

Bicycle Network- Newton, Massachusetts

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Transportation

Parking Permit Streets

Parking Permit Streets - Newton, Massachusetts

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Transportation

Street Center Lines

Street Center Lines - Newton, Massachusetts

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Boundaries & Demographics

Villages

Village centers for the City of Newton, MA. There are no village boundaries in Newton, they do not serve any administrative function. Some villages have mroe clearly defined centers than others. These locations are the best approximations o

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Parks & Open Space

Conservation Restrictions

Conservation restrictions in Newton, MA

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Parks & Open Space

Open Space

Conservation and recreation lands in the City of Newton

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Property & Zoning

Addresses

Address points for the City of Newton

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Property & Zoning

Buildings

Building outlines for the City of Newton

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Property & Zoning

Easements

Public easements for the City of Newton

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Property & Zoning

Zoning - Village Center Overlay Districts

Three village center overlay districts were approved by the Newton City Council in 2023. These districts were created to target higher density housing near village centers and public transit.

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