Conway Selectboard Approves Festival of the Hills Contract Amid Discussions on ADA Compliance and Mosquito Control

Overview: The Conway Selectboard met on September 23 to address a range of issues including the Festival of the Hills contract, ADA-compliant facilities, and mosquito control measures, while also touching on budget preparations and public safety.

Search for Administrative Secretary and Land Use Clerk Dominates Shutesbury Personnel Board Meeting

Overview: The Shutesbury Personnel Board meeting on Wednesday primarily focused on addressing technical difficulties, personnel updates, and policy revisions. Key discussions included the search for an administrative secretary and a land use clerk, the resignation of a board member, and updates on personnel policies.

Shutesbury Committee Endorses Funding for Regional High School Track Renovation

Overview: The Shutesbury Community Preservation Committee unanimously approved a $136,000 funding request for the renovation of the Amherst Regional High School track and field. The decision, part of an off-cycle grant application, now heads to a special town meeting for further approval, anticipated around November 19.

Shutesbury Buildings Committee Presses for Further Design Studies on New Signboard Proposal

Overview: During the recent Shutesbury Buildings Committee meeting, discussion revolved around the committee’s lack of support for a proposed design for a new signboard. The select board had previously decided to postpone a decision on the proposal, creating an opportunity for the committee to advocate for further design studies. The committee expressed concerns about the overwhelming nature of the current design, noting feedback from individuals who found the signboard’s height insufficient. To solidify their stance, the committee considered drafting a letter to the select board, emphasizing their opposition and the necessity of additional studies, especially in light of pending Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant applications.

Shutesbury Broadband Committee Tackles Library Audit Bill Amid Budget Confusion

Overview: The Shutesbury Broadband Committee meeting covered financial challenges, focusing on an unexpected library audit bill and ongoing budgetary discrepancies. Members also discussed seasonal rates, subscriber numbers, and the Lifeline subsidy program.