Greenfield City Council Faces Controversy Over Proposed Telecommunication Tower

Overview: The Greenfield City Council meeting was dominated by discussions concerning the proposed installation of a telecommunication tower by AT&T, sparking debate over coverage gaps, zoning issues, and community impact. The meeting also touched upon neighborhood development near conservation land and procedural delays in the zoning board, but the cell tower proposal remained the focal point of contention.

Shutesbury Council on Aging Considers New Senior Center as Funding and Space Needs Take Center Stage

Overview: During the recent Shutesbury Council on Aging meeting, discussions centered around the need for a dedicated space for senior activities, a potential new senior center, and the ongoing challenges related to funding and community engagement. Members identified the current shared space at the town hall as inadequate and explored the idea of converting the old library into a dedicated senior center, emphasizing the need for amenities such as running water and proper plumbing to better serve the community’s elderly population.

Greenfield City Council Meeting Highlights School Budget Tensions and New Fire Truck Funding

Overview: The recent Greenfield City Council meeting focused heavily on the contentious relationship between the city council and the school committee, primarily over school budget discussions. This came alongside updates on city initiatives, including the purchase of a new fire department ladder truck and community feedback on noise complaints and public safety concerns.

Whately Select Board Grapples with Rising Costs in Education and Emergency Services

Overview: During the recent Whately Select Board meeting, discussions focused heavily on the increasing financial demands of both the local education system and the fire department. Rising costs, budget adjustments, and funding strategies were at the forefront of the meeting, with attention given to the Frontier Regional School budget and the fire department’s equipment funding needs.

Shutesbury Select Board Approves New Utility Pole Installation on Leverett Road

Overview: In a recent Shutesbury Select Board meeting, the board approved a proposal for the installation of a new utility pole on Leverett Road. The hearing, which was a focused agenda item, drew attention due to time discrepancies in the meeting’s scheduled start.