- FL
- Brevard County
- 04/12/2024
- 98 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Cape Canaveral Business and Economic Development Board recently convened to discuss several issues impacting the city, including the implementation of traffic calming measures along A1A, pedestrian safety enhancements, and the prioritization and funding of infrastructure projects. The meeting drew attention to the complex planning and financial strategies required to address these city development concerns effectively.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 4/9/24
- 05/03/2024
- 58 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Yarmouth Economic Development Committee recently convened to deliberate on a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing the town’s commercial attractiveness and economic vitality. Key among the discussed topics was the potential establishment of a facade improvement program, modeled after the successful program in the neighboring town of Barnstable. This proposal stood out as a development due to its potential impact on revitalizing commercial areas and its alignment with broader economic development strategies.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/3/24
- 04/04/2024
- 84 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southwick Economic Development Commission recently convened to address a variety of topics, with the most issue being the community’s concerns over a proposed Dollar General store. Residents are apprehensive about the store’s design, its potential impact on traffic safety, and environmental consequences. These worries are set against the backdrop of ongoing discussions regarding the town’s economic development, which include the creation of a local business directory, the implementation of search engine optimization strategies, and the absence of a master plan to guide future growth.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/28/24
- 03/28/2024
- 68 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Boston Public Improvement Commission meeting, the most pressing topic was the safety improvements planned for the Fort Point neighborhood, which have been influenced by a recent tragedy in the area. The meeting also addressed changes to public ways in South Boston and upgrades to bus operations at St. James Avenue and Trinity Place, among other items.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 3/26/24
- 03/28/2024
- 92 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Community Resources Committee recently engaged in a review of a draft solar bylaw that has been in development for the past 18 months. In a meeting marked by discussion, the committee examined the need for further refinement of the bylaw, which aims to regulate large-scale ground-mounted solar installations while considering environmental impacts and state laws. Concerns were also voiced regarding the bylaw’s potential to deter developers given the and labor-intensive review process, and the necessity of a separate battery storage bylaw was debated.