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- 4/10/25
- 04/11/2025
- 153 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held a virtual meeting to discuss notable agenda items, including the approval of a revised management plan for a property on Belchure Road and the withdrawal of a large solar project application by ASD Shootsbury Mass Solar LLC. The meeting also addressed detailed landscaping and drainage plans, as well as public concerns regarding ongoing property developments.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/10/25
- 04/11/2025
- 135 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Community Resources Committee recently engaged in discussions focused on revising solar bylaw regulations to bolster the protection of local water resources. The meeting addressed the integration of hazardous materials management into solar zoning bylaws, emphasizing the necessity for clear definitions and regulations to ensure environmental safety.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/9/25
- 04/09/2025
- 52 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southampton School Committee recently met to address concerns including budget increases, a potential ballot override, and financial constraints affecting local education. Critical discussions centered on the town’s financial obligations and the need for voter engagement on budget decisions.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/9/25
- 04/12/2025
- 252 Minutes
- Noteworthy
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- Routine
Overview: During the Granby Select Board meeting, the issue of the West Street building renovation project took center stage, with discussions highlighting financial implications, community engagement, and potential impacts on town operations. The board debated the inclusion of a Proposition 2½ debt exclusion question on the ballot scheduled for May 19th, which, if approved, would provide necessary funding for the project but require subsequent appropriations at a special town meeting. The project, estimated to reach a total cost of $29 million over 20 to 25 years, has sparked concerns about long-term financial burdens on the town.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/8/25
- 04/09/2025
- 113 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Easthampton School Committee meeting recently addressed changes to graduation requirements and special education programs, emphasizing clarity and access for students. Discussions included updates to the high school curriculum, the introduction of dual enrollment opportunities, and policy adjustments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
