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- Hampshire County
- 3/26/25
- 03/28/2025
- 119 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Amherst Planning Board focused on infrastructure needs and trail maintenance, with discussions highlighting the necessity for substantial investments in both areas. The board explored sustainable equipment options for trail upkeep, addressed safety concerns at the Puffer’s Pond dam, and debated the allocation of funds for critical town building repairs.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 3/25/25
- 03/29/2025
- 85 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Granby Board of Health meeting engaged in an extensive discussion about septic tank inspections, the regulation of properties, and potential amendments to existing health standards. Key topics included the challenges of accessing septic tanks, the implications of Title 5 regulations, and the need for accurate compliance assessments in the town.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 3/25/25
- 04/02/2025
- 107 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southampton Select Board meeting highlighted pressing budgetary challenges, particularly concerning school funding, with an anticipated deficit and the necessity for strategic financial planning. Central to the discussion were the financial obligations related to teacher salaries, central office costs, and the complexities of managing free cash and other budgetary resources.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 3/25/25
- 03/26/2025
- 110 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Easthampton School Committee meeting focused on addressing a projected $1.1 million budget deficit for the current fiscal year, driven by escalating special education costs, including out-of-district transportation and tuition for students with severe needs. Various measures were proposed to mitigate the financial strain.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 3/25/25
- 03/25/2025
- 148 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hatfield Select Board meeting on March 25, 2025, was notable for its focus on addressing a current budget shortfall and planning for infrastructure improvements. The board discussed a $100,000 gap between expenditures and revenues, a marked improvement from previous years when the disparity reached $600,000. Despite this progress, the board acknowledged the need for alternative funding strategies to address the shortfall and other fiscal challenges.
