Westport Finance Committee Deliberates Building Project, Budget Planning, and Conflict of Interest Concerns

Overview: The Westport Finance Committee’s recent meeting was dominated by discussions on a building project, the town’s budget planning process, and concerns over potential conflicts of interest among committee members.

Maynard Finance Committee Approves Enterprise Fund for Solid Waste Management Amid Debt Service Discussions

Overview: The Maynard Finance Committee, during its recent meeting, approved the establishment of an Enterprise fund to manage the town’s solid waste and recycling program, discussed adjustments to the town’s debt service, and reviewed funding options for various infrastructure projects.

Norton Finance Committee Uncovers $337,500 in School Budget Savings Amid Staffing Shifts and Cybersecurity Concerns

Overview: The Norton Finance Committee meeting on September 9, 2024, revealed developments in the school budget, including unexpected savings, cybersecurity challenges, and ongoing budget management strategies.

Heated Debate Over Regressive Taxes Divides Shutesbury Finance Committee

Overview: The Shutesbury Finance Committee meeting featured a debate over the inclusion of a paragraph discussing the regressive nature of property taxes in a budget request letter, alongside discussions on budget proposal guidelines, upcoming meetings, and open meeting law compliance.

Deerfield Finance Committee Debates $3.86 Million Request for Renovation of Historic 1888 Building

Overview: The Deerfield Finance Committee met on September 5, 2024, to discuss several financial matters, with the renovation of the historic 1888 building and the town’s violation of the Wetlands Protection Act emerging as the primary topics.