Shutesbury’s Community Preservation Committee Eyes Affordable Housing Initiative with Regional Collaboration

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Shutesbury Community Preservation Committee (CPC) addressed several issues, with the most notable being a proposal to use Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for affordable housing initiatives. This initiative involves a potential collaboration with the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (Furcog) to employ a shared affordable housing coordinator across multiple towns. The meeting also covered updates on ongoing CPA projects and future planning for the MN Spear Library building’s reuse.

Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee Disbands Amidst Plans for New Stormwater Erosion Initiative

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee voted to disband, paving the way for the formation of a new townwide stormwater erosion committee. This change follows a positive presentation to the select board regarding the significant stormwater erosion issues affecting Shutesbury, including Lake Wyola. The new committee aims to address these problems on a broader scale, incorporating a focus on Lake Wyola while also tackling similar challenges throughout the town.

Greenfield City Council Tackles Rodenticide Ban and Youth Representation

Overview: The Greenfield City Council meeting focused on addressing the use of rodenticides in the city and increasing youth representation within its committees.

Greenfield City Council Focuses on Traffic Safety, Firefighter Swearing-In, and Public Smoking Concerns

Overview: During the recent Greenfield City Council meeting, several issues were discussed, including ongoing traffic safety concerns, the swearing-in of new firefighters, and the regulation of public smoking.

Whately Community Preservation Committee Approves Emergency Roof Repair Funding for Center School

Overview: The Whately Community Preservation Committee approved a $4,000 expenditure from the administrative expense fund to address urgent roof repairs at the Whately Center School. The decision aims to stabilize the historic building by fixing the slate roof, which has deteriorated over its 115-year lifespan.