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- Essex County
- 1/22/25
- 01/30/2025
- 98 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Newbury Recreation Committee addressed concerns regarding field usage conflicts and financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. Key topics included the overlapping requests for field usage by local youth sports organizations, the need for a more structured budget to manage community resources effectively, and the ongoing maintenance challenges of local recreational facilities.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/22/25
- 01/23/2025
- 49 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board, attention was given to the approval of a special permit for the redevelopment of a property on Old Neck Road. The board, after thorough deliberation and community input, approved the application to replace a non-conforming structure with a conforming single-family dwelling and detached garage. This decision came amidst concerns about the size and impact of the new development on the neighborhood.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/22/25
- 01/22/2025
- 118 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a detailed and complex meeting, the Lawrence City Council addressed issues surrounding the police department’s leadership, focusing heavily on the investigations into Acting Chief William Castro. Allegations of misconduct, procedural complications, and questions about transparency dominated the discussion.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/22/25
- 01/24/2025
- 129 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee meeting was dominated by discussions on the proposed new elementary school project, addressing design concepts, funding, and community concerns. The project, which targets grades K through 5, has evolved to centralize specialized programs and enhance safety, with design features such as flexible learning spaces and improved security measures. However, the costs and implications of the project sparked debate among attendees.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/22/25
- 01/28/2025
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Planning Board meeting was marked by a heated discussion on the town’s Housing Production Plan for 2024 to 2029, with board members expressing concerns about projected population declines and the plan’s effectiveness. The board also considered amendments to zoning bylaws, addressing issues such as energy efficiency in project designs and clarifying zoning definitions.
