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- 4/15/25
- 04/16/2025
- 21 Minutes
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Overview: In the latest Granby School Committee meeting, a focus was placed on the approval of the fiscal year 2026 budget, the allocation of funds to address substitute teacher shortages, and community engagement initiatives. The committee approved a $12,450,430 total operating budget and discussed strategies to cover the financial demands of substitute teachers due to increased staff absences.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/15/25
- 04/16/2025
- 112 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Southampton Select Board meeting centered on infrastructure projects and budget deliberations. Notably, the board approved a purchase agreement for the Walcat Road Mountain Waters conservation project and discussed updates on the College Highway water main replacement.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/14/25
- 04/14/2025
- 114 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Hatfield School Committee meeting, the committee approved the FY26 budget, which saw a notable increase primarily due to rising special education costs and out-of-district tuition.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/14/25
- 04/15/2025
- 233 Minutes
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Overview: In a contentious meeting, the Amherst Town Council voted against rescinding the borrowing authorization for the Jones Library renovation and expansion project, allowing the project to proceed despite significant public division and financial concerns. The decision followed a debate among council members and public commentators, who expressed mixed sentiments about the project’s feasibility and fiscal responsibility.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/14/25
- 04/18/2025
- 128 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Historic District Commission convened recently to deliberate on several applications, including the approval of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on Lincoln Avenue. This decision was met with both support and concern from the commission and local residents, particularly regarding the design and potential implications for neighborhood parking. The meeting also addressed changes to historic district bylaws and preliminary discussions about survey plans for an East Amherst study.
