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- Franklin County
- 7/2/25
- 07/07/2025
- 23 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Shutesbury Board of Health discussed the potential benefits of transitioning from the current public health district to collaborating with a regional health collaborative. The board believes this move could enhance service delivery and provide a more sustainable model for public health management in the area.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 6/30/25
- 07/10/2025
- 26 Minutes
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Overview: The Greenfield City Council meeting centered on the controversial reallocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, sparking discussions over shifting financial resources from infrastructure projects to social services, including a food pantry and a proposed locker project for the unhoused community.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 6/30/25
- 07/01/2025
- 36 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the Conway Selectboard meeting on June 30, 2025, discussions focused on approving a zero-interest loan of up to $60,000 to fund necessary repairs on Bobby Melville’s property, facilitating its preparation for sale. The board addressed the complexities associated with the loan, emphasizing the urgency due to an identified potential buyer through Franklin County. The loan will enable interior work, including mold remediation and other repairs, crucial for the property’s sale. Approval of this loan will place a lien on the property.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 6/30/25
- 07/01/2025
- 108 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The recent Sunderland Select Board meeting covered issues facing the community, with a focus on education funding challenges, the structure and necessity of the Council on Aging, and infrastructure projects such as aging sewer systems and pickleball courts. The board also discussed state legislative updates, highlighting the need for reform in funding formulas for education and public services and the implications of federal budget changes on local finances.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 6/26/25
- 06/27/2025
- 87 Minutes
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Overview: The Greenfield City Council meeting focused on addressing the needs of the unhoused population during extreme weather conditions, exploring solutions to improve resource accessibility, and planning for future community support initiatives. The council discussed various proposals to enhance support for those experiencing homelessness, including extending the hours of existing facilities and the potential installation of storage lockers for personal belongings, funded by a Community Development Block Grant. A public hearing on the locker installation is scheduled for the following Monday at City Hall.
