Newbury Cultural Council Deliberates on Grant Applications Amid Budget Constraints

Overview: The Newbury Cultural Council recently held a meeting to evaluate 24 grant applications, with a total of $5,600 available for allocation. Discussions focused on how to distribute the limited funds among various cultural projects, emphasizing the need for local sponsorship and community relevance. The council also addressed the appropriateness of partial funding for certain initiatives.

Lawrence City Council Approves Support for Community Works Project and Considers Utility Upgrades

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Lawrence City Council discussed and moved forward with an appropriation transfer to support Lawrence Community Works’ Dye Works project, a significant economic development initiative. Additionally, the council addressed National Grid’s petitions for installing underground conduits in various city locations, which were sent to the full council with favorable recommendations for public hearings.

Newbury Select Board Decides on Uniform Tax Rate Amid Fiscal Year 2025 Deliberations

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Newbury Select Board addressed several issues, including a tax classification hearing for the fiscal year 2025, municipal electricity aggregation, and various community initiatives. The board ultimately decided to retain a uniform tax rate, maintaining a residential factor of one, as recommended by the Board of Assessors, amidst discussions of minor fiscal adjustments and strategic community developments.

Danvers Planning Board Weighs Changes to Dead-End Street Regulations Amid Diverse Development Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Danvers Planning Board tackled issues related to development regulations, focusing on dead-end street policies and signage design for new downtown developments. The board’s decisions reflected ongoing efforts to balance aesthetics, historical preservation, and modern infrastructure needs within the community.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board Approves Storm Water Rules, Implements Water Ban Amid Drought

Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board convened to approve newly revised storm water management rules and regulations and to implement a ban on non-essential outdoor water use due to ongoing drought conditions.