- MA
- Norfolk County
- 11/27/24
- 12/12/2024
- 57 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a Norfolk Board of County Commissioners meeting held on November 27, 2024, the board grappled with a contentious issue regarding the interplay between the county’s employee handbook and existing collective bargaining agreements, centering around the Registry of Deeds’ hiring practices. The debate revealed a complex tension between procedural adherence and employee rights, highlighting two promotion requests that remained unresolved.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 11/26/24
- 12/02/2024
- 74 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Milton Select Board meeting brought to light updates and challenges surrounding the new school project, with a particular focus on financial planning, Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) funding, and evolving design elements. The discussion revealed concerns about escalating construction costs, the implications of MSBA funding, and the integration of energy-efficient design standards.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 11/21/24
- 11/25/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the latest Brookline Select Board meeting, discussion centered on the residential exemption and its potential impact on the town’s tax structure. The board deliberated on the possibility of shifting more of the tax burden onto commercial properties as residential property values continue to rise. This shift could affect the town’s tax revenue distribution and potentially relieve some financial pressure on residential property owners.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 11/21/24
- 11/21/2024
- 227 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Milton School Committee meeting was marked by discussions on proposed zoning guidelines for East Milton and the implications of new Massachusetts economic legislation. These discussions focused on balancing historic preservation with modern development, and the potential impacts of Bill 5100 on local funding.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 11/21/24
- 11/25/2024
- 253 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Milton Select Board meeting focused on issues concerning local development projects, zoning changes, and the implications of new state legislation affecting multifamily housing requirements. The board discussed the challenges of advancing community projects, the complexities of zoning regulations, and the potential impact of state mandates on local governance.