Shutesbury Climate Action Committee Scrambles to Meet Grant Deadline Amidst Holiday Scheduling Conflicts

Overview: During the recent Shutesbury Climate Action Committee meeting, members faced a concern: the tight deadline for a decarbonization roadmap grant application. With the application due on November 29, just days after Thanksgiving, members grappled with logistical challenges, debating whether to push for a swift submission or delay until March for a more feasible timeline. The urgency of organizing documentation and securing a letter of commitment from the select board underscored the meeting’s focus on immediate climate action priorities.

Greenfield City Council Eyes Community Engagement Overhaul with Meeting Time Changes and Childcare Initiatives

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Greenfield City Council’s community engagement subcommittee tackled various strategies to improve public participation, focusing on adjusting meeting times and enhancing accessibility through childcare provisions. These measures aim to increase community involvement in council activities and meetings, a goal that members hope to achieve by the end of the academic year.

Greenfield City Council Discusses Climate Emergency Resolution and Bench Removal Controversy

Overview: The Greenfield City Council meeting focused on a range of community issues, notably the approval of a climate emergency resolution and the contentious removal of benches from downtown areas. Public comments emphasized the importance of these resolutions and sparked a broader conversation about community space management and support for unhoused residents.

Conway Selectboard Plans Systematic Overhaul for Flag Maintenance and Waste Management

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Conway Selectboard tackled community issues, prominently flag maintenance on town properties and improvements to waste management practices. The board discussed strategies for both.

Whately Historical Commission Approves Library Roof Project and Discusses Heritage Report Update

Overview: The Whately Historical Commission recently approved a funding recommendation for a library roof replacement as part of a Community Preservation Act (CPA) application. Additionally, the commission considered updating the outdated Whately Heritage Landscape Inventory Report to better reflect the town’s historical landscapes.