Sunderland Select Board Tackles Rising Health Insurance Costs Amid Budget Talks

Overview: The Sunderland Select Board meeting focused heavily on budget discussions, with rising health insurance costs and fire department funding taking center stage. The board addressed the need to increase firefighter wages and discussed the challenges of managing municipal budgets amid escalating personnel expenses and health insurance premiums.

Greenfield City Council Approves $300,000 for School Fire Alarm Replacement Amidst Budget Discussions

Overview: In a meeting that focused heavily on budget allocations and future city projects, the Greenfield City Council approved a critical $300,000 funding request for a new fire alarm panel at the middle school, addressing urgent safety concerns due to the outdated system with parts no longer available. The council also navigated a series of significant funding requests from various departments, prioritizing essential infrastructure and safety upgrades.

Greenfield City Council Tackles Conservation Violations and Land Donations in Lively Meeting

Overview: The Greenfield City Council meeting was marked by discussions on potential conservation violations and new land donations for conservation purposes. The council examined aerial imagery discrepancies that suggested unauthorized land clearing activities had occurred near the Little River, leading to debates on how to address these potential infractions. Additionally, the council accepted multiple land donations.

Conway Selectboard Approves $17,000 HVAC Repair Amid Rising Waste Disposal Costs

Overview: At the Conway Selectboard meeting on February 10, 2025, financial decisions were made, including the approval of a $17,000 emergency HVAC repair for the local school and discussions surrounding increasing waste disposal costs at the town’s transfer station. The board also addressed budget allocations, committee appointments, and upcoming infrastructure hearings.

Conway School Committee Addresses Immigration Enforcement Policies Amid Budget Concerns

Overview: The Conway School Committee meeting was characterized by an in-depth examination of immigration enforcement policies within schools, alongside discussions on budgetary constraints and financial planning. Notably, the committee deliberated on ensuring schools remain safe havens, free from immigration enforcement actions, while also addressing fiscal challenges that could impact the town’s educational budget.