Sunderland Select Board Discusses Sanctuary City Status and Board of Health Fee Changes

Overview: During the Sunderland Select Board meeting, it was confirmed that Sunderland is a sanctuary city, though the exact date of adoption was not specified. The board also reviewed a request from the Board of Health to introduce a $300 trash handling permit and increase the septic handling permit fee from $200 to $300.

Deerfield Select Board Tackles Housing Regulations and Approves Key Financial Measures

Overview: The Deerfield Select Board’s recent meeting featured discussions on housing regulations and camping policies, financial approvals for utility services, and other municipal matters. Central to the meeting was the deliberation over property use on HK Road, where the board grappled with compliance to local ordinances, as well as the approval of financial commitments for the town’s utilities.

Greenfield City Council Grapples with Zoning Amendments and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: The Greenfield City Council meeting focused on critical zoning amendments for multifamily housing and the city’s infrastructure issues. The council deliberated on the implications of zoning changes for housing development, especially concerning multifamily dwellings, and addressed significant infrastructure concerns, including a potential temporary closure of City Hall due to plumbing issues.

Greenfield City Council Debates Licensing for New Dealership Amid Representation Concerns

Overview: In a special meeting, the Greenfield City Council focused on two main items: the licensing of a new motor vehicle dealership on Main Street and discussions surrounding a Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership on Beacon Street. The meeting was marked by debates over procedural representation and community engagement strategies.

Shutesbury Select Board Deliberates Tree Removal, Regional Services, and Education Funding Challenges

Overview: In a recent Shutesbury Select Board meeting, members tackled several issues, including the authorization of a National Grid tree removal initiative to improve electric reliability, the complexities of regionalizing town services such as police and fire, and the ongoing challenges of securing equitable funding for rural education. The board also engaged in discussions on local water infrastructure, conservation efforts, and administrative updates.