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- 11/25/24
- 11/26/2024
- 114 Minutes
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Overview: The Southwick Select Board meeting was marked by discussions on various topics, with the proposed no-parking signs on roads near the North Pond Conservation Area taking center stage. Residents voiced their concerns about the impact of these signs on their neighborhoods, emphasizing the need for better community involvement in decision-making processes.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 11/25/24
- 11/26/2024
- 79 Minutes
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Overview: The Holyoke School Committee meeting on November 25th centered on discussions about the future of the MEAF building, the approval of a new budget transfer procedure, and the adoption of student learning goals. These topics were addressed alongside updates on student activities and events, as well as committee appointments.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 11/21/24
- 11/22/2024
- 63 Minutes
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Overview: The East Longmeadow Board of Health meeting on November 21, 2024, was marked by a comprehensive exploration of potential regulatory changes, notably the consideration of a “Tobacco-Free Generation” policy inspired by a precedent set in Brookline. The meeting also addressed the regulation of oral nicotine products and the potential for shared public health services with neighboring communities.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 11/21/24
- 11/21/2024
- 17 Minutes
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Overview: During the November 21st meeting, the Westfield City Council focused on determining the local tax levy distribution for fiscal year 2025, with a notable emphasis on the tax shift between residential and commercial properties. A public hearing featured the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce advocating for a 1.61 tax shift.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 11/21/24
- 11/22/2024
- 100 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a Westfield City Council meeting, focus was placed on financial matters, particularly the debate over the fiscal year 2025 tax rate. The council grappled with the challenge of setting a residential tax factor, with discussions revolving around a potential tax shift of 1.69. This shift would result in an increase of approximately $5.50 per month for the average homeowner. Some council members advocated for maintaining this rate to avoid providing further tax breaks to large commercial entities such as Home Depot and Walmart, which have seen tax decreases in recent years. However, there was also a proposal to adjust the rate to 1.66, and an amendment was made to revert to the original proposal of 1.69.
