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- Norfolk County
- 3/5/25
- 03/07/2025
- 91 Minutes
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Overview: The Norfolk Board of County Commissioners meeting on March 5, 2025, featured the endorsement of AmeriCorps Week, a series of discussions on budget proposals, and the approval of several contracts. The commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation to celebrate AmeriCorps Week in Norfolk County from March 9 to March 15, 2025, emphasizing the impact of AmeriCorps members and senior volunteers in addressing community needs. This endorsement was one of several actions taken by the board as they deliberated over various agenda items, including the renewal of a tennis court lease and the approval of a groundskeeping equipment lease.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 3/4/25
- 03/04/2025
- 232 Minutes
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Overview: The Brookline Select Board meeting on March 5, 2025, was dominated by impassioned discussions about the looming school budget crisis and its potential repercussions on the town’s educational system and workforce. A projected $8.2 million budget gap has sparked discussion, with fears of significant cuts to school programs and potential privatization of public sector jobs. Public comments underscored the urgency of the issue, with community members pleading for the board to prioritize educational quality and staff livelihoods over financial constraints.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 3/4/25
- 03/11/2025
- 50 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the Milton Select Board, attendees explored various aspects of moose populations, focusing on climate change, hunting regulations, and wildlife conservation. The discussion was led by a presentation on the life and history of the northern moose in Maine, emphasizing the challenges these animals face due to environmental changes and management practices.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 3/3/25
- 03/05/2025
- 57 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Milton Select Board held a recent meeting focusing on updates to tobacco regulations, potential short-term rental policies, and public health initiatives. Among the foremost discussions was a proposed regulation change to limit nicotine levels in oral nicotine pouches sold within the town, a move prompted by concerns about high nicotine content and its potential harm, especially to minors.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 3/3/25
- 03/04/2025
- 17 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Milton Select Board meeting, a request by James and Kristen Van Dijk to withdraw their application for variances on Thompson Lane was a focal point of discussion. The application, initially seeking to allow the construction of an addition on a non-conforming lot, faced opposition from the estate of a neighboring property. Consequently, the Van Dijks opted to withdraw without prejudice.
