Falmouth Select Board Discusses Water Usage, Housing Initiatives, and Cultural Respect Easements

Overview: The Falmouth Select Board meeting on September 8, 2025, covered issues, including the sustainability of water use, housing regulations, and cultural respect easements.

Solar Project Sparks Concern Over Budget Allocation and Community Benefits in Gloucester Township

Overview: The Gloucester Town Council meeting was marked by residents raising concerns over the solar project meant to power municipal buildings, the proposed redevelopment plans on Williamstown Road, and various community issues including water quality and local infrastructure impacts. Discussions revealed frustrations regarding the transparency of financial benefits from the solar project and the community’s exclusion from receiving promised electricity, as well as apprehensions about the implications of new housing developments on neighborhood safety and infrastructure.

Chelmsford Select Board Weighs Sewer Infrastructure Overhaul Amid Rising Costs

Overview: The Chelmsford Select Board meeting on September 8, 2025, focused heavily on the town’s infrastructure challenges, particularly regarding sewer capacity and the potential for system overhauls. The board discussed the feasibility of connecting Chelmsford’s sewer system to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) to address capacity issues, with options ranging from $38 million to over $70 million. Other topics included tree management initiatives and a proposed memorial tree program, as well as a bid award for fire protection services.

Danvers Zoning Board Grapples with EDM Construction’s Storage Container Request Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Danvers Zoning Board’s recent meeting was marked by an in-depth examination of a special permit request for storage containers by EDM Construction on Popes Lane, alongside community concerns about zoning compliance and neighborhood disturbances. The deliberations highlighted the complexities of zoning regulations, the challenges of maintaining community standards, and the ongoing struggle to balance business operations with residential quality of life.

Moorhead School Board Considers Legislative Changes for School Safety Funding Flexibility

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Moorhead Area School Board, members explored legislative changes to enhance school safety funding flexibility. The proposal aims to allow significant safety projects to qualify under health and safety provisions, potentially easing financial constraints. Discussions also covered student enrollment trends, a field trip proposal, and a comprehensive communication strategy for an upcoming levy referendum.