Shutesbury Personnel Board Addresses Open Meeting Law Violation and Staff Recruitment Efforts

Overview: The Shutesbury Personnel Board recently confronted a notable open meeting law violation and discussed essential staffing needs during its latest meeting. The primary focus was on a complaint regarding an alleged violation, alongside strategies for recruiting new administrative personnel.

Shutesbury Finance Committee Advises Regional School District on Budget Efficiency Amid Financial Constraints

Overview: The Shutesbury Finance Committee convened to discuss pressing budgetary issues and to provide guidance on fiscal planning for the regional school district, emphasizing the need for efficient budget management and a 2.5% tax levy increase cap.

Shutesbury Recreation Committee Allocates Funds to Support Local Library and Plans Multiple Community Events

Overview: The Shutesbury Recreation Committee recently held a meeting focusing on financial allocations for local initiatives and planning upcoming community events, including a townwide birthday party and informal soccer gatherings.

Sunderland Select Board Affirms Open Space Protection, Discusses Diesel and Gasoline Bids

Overview: The Sunderland Select Board convened to affirm the Conservation Commission’s decision to protect a parcel of open space, approve diesel and gasoline bids, and discuss other town matters, including administrative recruitment and a cable contract negotiation.

Shutesbury Committee Considers $136,000 Off-Cycle Grant for Track and Field Renovation

Overview: The Shutesbury Community Preservation Committee recently convened to discuss various significant projects, notably considering an off-cycle grant request of $136,000 for the renovation and restoration of a track and adjacent fields, as well as addressing other preservation efforts.