MA County
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- Essex County
- 1/22/25
- 01/22/2025
- 167 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Swampscott Select Board meeting, the primary focus was the debate surrounding a citizens’ petition and the potential need for a special town meeting. The board faced divided opinions on whether to address issues related to the VFW Post property at a special meeting or wait until the annual town meeting in May. This discussion was fueled by concerns over transparency and the proper interpretation of the petition’s intentions.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/21/25
- 01/21/2025
- 158 Minutes
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Overview: The Danvers Select Board meeting was marked by discussions on public safety, police department staffing, and community engagement in light of recent population growth and crime trends. The board also addressed environmental initiatives, including the town’s ambitious Climate Action Sustainability Preservation and Resiliency (CASPER) Plan, while the meeting wrapped up with updates on zoning notifications and future town events.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/21/25
- 01/28/2025
- 124 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Newbury Conservation Commission meeting on January 21st focused on several environmental projects, with an emphasis on the proposed Lock and Dam removal. This major ecological restoration initiative aims to improve fish habitats and address the structural integrity of aging infrastructure, presenting a more sustainable alternative to rebuilding existing facilities. The commission also tackled various compliance issues and discussed new developments concerning local properties.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/21/25
- 01/22/2025
- 148 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board, members focused on issues such as short-term rental bylaws, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), emergency preparedness, and budgetary challenges facing the local school district. The board discussed prohibiting new ADUs from being used as short-term rentals to facilitate progress in updating rental bylaws. Various other topics, including parking enforcement, emergency management, and town infrastructure, were also addressed.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/21/25
- 01/30/2025
- 84 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Open Space Committee’s recent meeting focused on strategies to improve public engagement and update the Open Space Recreation Plan, with discussions on leveraging community input, collaborating with local committees, and addressing previously unmet action plan goals.
