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- 4/3/25
- 04/04/2025
- 121 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Town Council meeting delved into discussions about the proposed Transportation and Parking Commission (TPC), debating its scope, authority, and relationship with the Town Council. Key topics included the delegation of responsibilities concerning public way closures, parking structures, and traffic control measures. The council also explored the formation of a Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) to complement the work of the TPC.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/2/25
- 04/02/2025
- 52 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council meeting on April 2nd featured discussions on public safety and infrastructure, including community concerns about a proposed lithium battery storage facility in Westfield and the decision to upgrade the city’s voting equipment. Residents expressed fears regarding environmental hazards, while the council moved to improve election processes with new technology.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/2/25
- 04/02/2025
- 136 Minutes
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Overview: During the Hatfield Select Board meeting on April 2, 2025, the Board voted unanimously to remove Christopher Smith from his position on the Hatfield Housing Authority, citing issues with his conduct as the primary reason. This decision followed an extensive hearing where witnesses and board members provided testimony about Smith’s behavior, which was described as obstructive and unprofessional. The removal was carried out under the provisions of Chapter 121B, Section 6 of Massachusetts General Laws, which allows for such action if a member’s conduct is deemed detrimental to the board’s function.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/2/25
- 04/04/2025
- 106 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Planning Board convened to discuss various issues, including the approval of a storage shed for Amherst Youth Soccer and broader concerns about increasing housing density in the community. The meeting tackled both immediate infrastructure proposals and long-term planning strategies.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/2/25
- 04/02/2025
- 47 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Hatfield Planning Board meeting, the primary focus was on proposed zoning changes for properties on Elm Street, which could impact current and future land use. The board debated a zoning change request for 65D Elm Street from industrial to mixed-use, which would allow for both business and residential applications. The discussion expanded into broader considerations of zoning classifications in the area, sparking concern over spot zoning and the need for a review of zoning bylaws.
