- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/29/24
- 06/04/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southwick Economic Development Commission (EDC) meeting delved into a variety of topics, with a primary focus on the economic impact of new businesses and potential regulatory changes to ensure controlled growth. The Commission is considering the implementation of a business impact formula, debating the town’s tax structure, and discussing the introduction of a market rate housing mandate for developers, akin to Connecticut’s approach.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/28/24
- 05/29/2024
- 129 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Community Resources Committee recently engaged in an extensive and discussion surrounding the draft of a new solar bylaw and the sufficiency of the candidate pool for planning board appointments. The meeting, which was conducted remotely, highlighted the committee’s efforts to refine the solar bylaw, addressing the complexities of applicability, Nexus statements, and public comments on the preservation of farmland and forest land. Additionally, the committee wrestled with the challenge of ensuring a robust pool of candidates for upcoming planning board vacancies.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 5/24/24
- 05/24/2024
- 232 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Miami Beach Finance and Economic Resiliarity Committee tackled a variety of issues, with a focus on enhancing local services and addressing community needs. Among the topics discussed were efforts to improve the cleanliness of the city, strategies for crime prevention and public safety, and the development of public infrastructure to ensure pedestrian safety and community connectivity.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 5/23/24
- 05/23/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent Boston Public Improvement Commission meeting, community members voiced concerns about proposed utility pole installations by Eversource Energy and Verizon New England. The primary issues discussed were the impact on accessibility and neighborhood aesthetics, as well as the necessity of the installations themselves. Additionally, a lease proposal by Cambridge Network Solutions for a cable TV system in Brighton underwent a smooth progression, set for a future public hearing.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/15/24
- 05/16/2024
- 121 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southwick Economic Development Commission met on May 15 to deliberate on several initiatives aimed at promoting the local economy and preserving the community’s assets.