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- Franklin County
- 8/5/25
- 08/06/2025
- 122 Minutes
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Overview: The Shutesbury Finance Committee meeting on August 10th tackled significant challenges, including sharp increases in health insurance costs and a proposed budget allocation for childcare during town meetings. The committee also navigated various budgetary concerns and communication issues with the Select Board, emphasizing the need for strategic financial planning and community engagement.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 8/5/25
- 08/06/2025
- 84 Minutes
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Overview: In the most recent meeting, the Shutesbury Select Board addressed updates to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations prompted by changes in state law. The discussion focused on the compliance and requirements for ADUs, the implications of state law adjustments on local bylaws, and the treatment of special permits for residential developments. The meeting also included deliberations on a special permit request for a nonhabitable shed and the procedural requirements involved.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 8/5/25
- 08/06/2025
- 29 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Greenfield City Council recently convened to discuss a myriad of issues, focusing on zoning amendments, procedural reforms, and community engagement. Notably, the council explored zoning changes related to animal kennel hospitals and the central commercial district, alongside considering a resolution for a climate change super fund and procedural adjustments to streamline meetings.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 7/31/25
- 08/04/2025
- 140 Minutes
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Overview: The Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee meeting was dominated by in-depth discussions on the necessity of geomorphic studies, discrepancies over road material characterizations, and the implications of these issues on lake management and sedimentation. Committee members deliberated on how best to integrate feedback from various agencies and individuals into their ongoing report, which aims to address environmental and infrastructural concerns around Lake Wyola.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 7/22/25
- 07/24/2025
- 79 Minutes
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Overview: The Shutesbury Library Board meeting primarily focused on the ongoing library construction project, addressing issues related to contractor evaluation, construction delays, and associated financial implications. Key topics included the October 18th handover date, a failing contractor evaluation, and decisions impacting the budget and timeline, such as forgoing battery storage installations.
