- MA
- Worcester County
- 10/24/24
- 10/25/2024
- 174 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the latest Lunenburg Finance Committee meeting, attention was drawn to the financial scrutiny of the Cemetery Commission following public comments alleging misuse of funds and advocating for improved oversight.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/22/24
- 10/22/2024
- 92 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Acton Finance Committee delved into the urgent matter of acquiring 32 acres of land on Weatherbee Street for conservation purposes. The land acquisition emerged as a focal point, with the committee dissecting financial implications, potential development risks, and the necessity of town meeting approval to secure a $500,000 state land grant.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/17/24
- 10/20/2024
- 86 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Ayer Finance Committee recently convened to discuss critical financial issues, including the escalating projected costs for a new Senior Center and updates from the police department on recruitment and budget management. The meeting, held in a hybrid format, included significant deliberations on the financial strategies and operational needs facing the town.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 10/16/24
- 10/16/2024
- 21 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Gardner Finance Committee meeting, discussions focused on extending grant writing services through a five-year contract, which has already proven to be financially beneficial for the city. The proposed contract aims to streamline the grant application process, consolidating efforts under a single entity and potentially broadening the city’s access to state and federal funds.
- MA
- Essex County
- 10/16/24
- 10/18/2024
- 121 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Finance Committee meeting on October 16th delved into urgent infrastructure needs and extensive financial planning, revealing projections of over $300 million in capital projects over the next 25 years. Key discussions centered around the necessity of increasing the capital budget and the financial implications of these plans on the town’s budget and taxpayers.