Danvers Select Board Narrows Town Manager Candidates, Reviews Fiscal Audit

Overview: The Danvers Select Board meeting focused heavily on narrowing down the candidates for the Town Manager position and reviewing the fiscal year 2024 audit report. With interviews for the town manager set for March 12th at the Danvers Senior Center, the board also delved into the details of the town’s financial health and addressed community concerns regarding the acceptance of private roads as public ways.

Lawrence City Council Extends Childcare Voucher Program Amid Funding Challenges

Overview: During the Lawrence City Council meeting on March 4, 2025, discussions took place surrounding the extension of a childcare voucher program, vital funding allocations, and the recognition of local first responders. The hybrid meeting format facilitated broad participation, both in-person and remotely.

Newbury Conservation Commission Approves Salt Marsh Renovation Amid Concerns Over Floodplain and Dune Impact

Overview: In a meeting held remotely, the Newbury Conservation Commission approved a request for determination of applicability for renovations on Plumbush Downs, while also deliberating on other significant projects including a proposed deck reconstruction on Northern Boulevard and ecological restoration in the William Ford Wildlife Management Area.

Newbury Open Space Committee Grapples with Survey Design to Capture Community Preferences

Overview: The Newbury Open Space Committee convened to refine a survey aimed at gauging public opinion on the use of town land for recreational activities and open space. The committee engaged in discussions about the survey’s structure, content, and distribution methods to ensure it effectively captures community preferences while avoiding overlap with the Recreation Committee’s domain.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board Grapples with Organizational Restructuring and Budget Concerns

Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting was dominated by discussions on organizational restructuring within town departments, budgetary concerns for the upcoming fiscal year, and the strategic direction for several key projects.

Danvers Select Board Narrows Town Manager Candidates, Reviews Fiscal Audit

Lawrence City Council Extends Childcare Voucher Program Amid Funding Challenges

Newbury Conservation Commission Approves Salt Marsh Renovation Amid Concerns Over Floodplain and Dune Impact

Newbury Open Space Committee Grapples with Survey Design to Capture Community Preferences

Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board Grapples with Organizational Restructuring and Budget Concerns

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