Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee Tackles Sediment Issues and Wildfire Concerns

Overview: During the recent meeting of the Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee, members focused on sediment management challenges, potential funding opportunities, and wildfire risk, highlighting the ongoing environmental and safety concerns at Lake Wyola. The committee discussed updates from the Lake Wyola Stormwater Erosion Task Force, emphasizing the integration of previous findings with new observations and the need for a unified approach to address these issues.

Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee Eyes Engineering Study to Combat Sedimentation Challenges

Overview: The Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee convened recently to address pressing sedimentation and drainage issues affecting Lake Wyola, emphasizing the need for an engineering study to develop a structured plan. The committee highlighted the necessity of identifying key drainage problems and proposing actionable solutions.

Deerfield School Committee Considers Revised Sick Leave Bank Policy Amid Budget Talks

Overview: The Deerfield School Committee meeting covered various topics, with focus on revising the sick leave bank policy, updates on the playground project funding, and early discussions of the fiscal year 2026 budget. Detailed reviews of the CPAC annual report and the School Improvement Plan also featured prominently during the session.

Whately Library Board Supports Pollinator Meadow Project Amidst Environmental and Strategic Planning Discussions

Overview: The Whately Library Board meeting on Thursday night focused on several topics, including the decision to participate in a grant project aimed at transforming part of the library’s property into a pollinator meadow, ongoing environmental testing, and approval of the library’s strategic plan.

Shutesbury Committee Tackles Lake Wyola Bylaw Enforcement Amid Safety Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee focused on issues concerning the enforcement of bylaws at Lake Wyola, particularly in light of a recent incident that underscored the need for updated safety measures and a more pronounced police presence.