- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/23/24
- 05/23/2024
- 179 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Reading Municipal Light Department Board recently held a meeting that encompassed a range of topics, including energy procurement strategies, the advancement of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, tree trimming services contract, tool procurement, and policy revisions. The board’s decisions reflect ongoing efforts to manage energy costs, embrace renewable energy, and improve municipal services.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 5/15/24
- 05/20/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Shutesbury Broadband Committee’s recent meeting saw a vigorous discussion on the installation of surge protectors to safeguard the town’s Mini Splits or HVAC units, a crucial item given the approach of summer thunderstorms. Members weighed the urgency of installing the surge protectors immediately against waiting until October. This was coupled with talks on the improved reliability of the town’s power distribution and a report on the past month’s service cases, which showed a slower month with only 36 tickets. The financial report revealed the need to utilize emergency reserves due to unforeseen expenses, leading to a vote to reappoint the MLP manager. The meeting concluded with plans to focus the next meeting on financial matters scheduled for June 19th.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 59 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) Board approved a $50,000 payment for conceptual design services related to the redesign and potential redevelopment of the RMLD campus and surrounding areas. The board’s discussions covered various topics ranging from the future plans for the campus to the formation of a new committee dedicated to strategic power supply and load management.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/24/24
- 04/24/2024
- 39 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Westport Cable Advisory Committee recently convened to discuss issues including the transition to a high-definition (HD) channel, the introduction of a new position within the TV studio, and the strategic use of social media to reach a broader audience.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/23/24
- 04/24/2024
- 67 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Southwick High Speed Internet Committee delved into the intricate details of designing and financing a future-proof high-speed internet infrastructure for the town, addressing both the technical specifications of the system and the financial models necessary to support the project’s implementation.