Whately Select Board Tackles School Budgets and Capital Projects Amid Funding Concerns

Overview: The Whately Select Board meeting focused on the 2025 fiscal year budget discussions for local schools and the town’s various capital projects, amidst concerns over rising costs and funding sustainability. Budgetary challenges and infrastructure needs topped the agenda, with the board evaluating increases in school operating expenses and deliberating on priority capital projects.

Shutesbury Select Board Approves Key Interconnection for Solar Projects and Discusses Town Meeting Date Changes

Overview: The Shutesbury Select Board convened to address significant initiatives, including the execution of agreements for solar panel interconnection with National Grid, the endorsement of legislative support for the Quin Watershed, and deliberations on rescheduling the annual town meeting. The meeting covered a broad array of topics, focusing on both immediate and long-term community concerns.

Sunderland Select Board Grapples with Budget Shortfalls Amid Capital Stabilization Plans

Overview: The Sunderland Select Board met to discuss pressing financial challenges, focusing on budget shortfalls exacerbated by decreased property valuations and rising expenses. The meeting detailed the town’s struggles to manage its budget, with discussions on funding essential services, planning for future capital expenditures, and addressing personnel compensation.

Shutesbury Planning Board Mulls Changes on ADU Regulations Amid Noise Concerns from Wind Turbine

Overview: During a recent meeting, the Shutesbury Planning Board tackled issues related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and the ongoing challenges associated with a wind turbine’s noise in the community. The board debated the removal of an owner occupancy requirement for ADUs and considered increasing their maximum square footage, while also addressing complaints about noise from a previously operational wind turbine, which could influence the board’s permit conditions.

Deerfield Select Board Addresses School Budget Reserves and Public Health Nurse Challenges

Overview: In a recent Deerfield Select Board meeting, discussions focused on school budget reserves, the role of the public health nurse, and various budget allocations.