Brookline Advisory Committee Approves Zoning Changes for Family Child Care Homes Amid Legal Concerns

Overview: The Brookline Advisory Committee convened on September 30th, focusing primarily on a review and decision regarding warrant article six, which proposes amendments to local zoning laws for family child care homes in response to recent state law changes. The committee voted in favor of the changes, which aim to align local regulations with state mandates that exempt certain land uses, including family child care homes, from local zoning restrictions.

Cape May Committee Weighs Beach Concession Overhaul Amid Financial Concerns

Overview: The Cape May Municipal Taxation & Revenue Advisory Committee convened to address several topics, with primary focus on beach concession agreements and municipal budgeting challenges. The discussion included potential changes to the beach concession framework, anticipated legislative impacts on beach tag fees, and strategies to navigate budget caps and financial planning.

Cape May Committee Discusses Beach Tag Revenue and Environmental Concerns Amidst Financial Planning

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Cape May Municipal Taxation & Revenue Advisory Committee, attention was given to the financial dynamics of beach tag sales, the potential for sponsorships, and strategies for maintaining fiscal stability.

Brookline Committee Votes to Maintain In-House Sanitation Services Amidst Privatization Debate

Overview: The Brookline Advisory Committee meeting on May 19, 2025, saw discussions around the budget amendments and zoning bylaw proposals, with a particular focus on maintaining in-house solid waste collection services. The committee voted unanimously to approve budget amendments that included reallocating funds to restore in-house sanitation services, countering prior moves towards privatization. Additionally, members deliberated on the complexities of warrant articles concerning zoning laws and disability accommodations, ultimately recommending that the matter be referred back to the select board for further refinement.

Cape May Committee Tackles Rental Software, Tax Distribution Inequities, and Recycling Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Cape May Municipal Taxation & Revenue Advisory Committee, discussions were dominated by the implementation of new rental management software, concerns over the inequitable distribution of occupancy tax revenues, and the intricacies of local recycling and waste management ordinances. These discussions reflect Cape May’s broader efforts to enhance municipal revenue systems, ensure fair distribution of resources, and improve compliance within the city’s tourism-driven economy.