- MA
- Hampshire County
- 12/23/24
- 12/24/2024
- 60 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southampton Select Board meeting on December 23, 2024, focused on advancements in town infrastructure, including the allocation of ARPA funds for IT upgrades and the installation of AEDs. The board also discussed the establishment of an ad hoc committee for Municipal Broadband, fiscal updates, and plans for the town’s 250th anniversary.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 12/20/24
- 12/23/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Library Board of Trustees meeting centered around a financial contribution from the Woodbury fund for the Jones Library renovation, updates on the building project, the importance of community engagement, and expressions of gratitude for library staff. The meeting also highlighted ongoing efforts in library programming and governance.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 12/19/24
- 12/19/2024
- 123 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the latest Holliston School Committee meeting, discussions prominently centered around the challenges and logistics of adjusting school bus schedules and start times, impacting students across various educational levels in the district. Concerns were raised regarding the feasibility of proposed changes, particularly how these adjustments would affect students’ daily routines and the operational efficiency of transportation services.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 12/19/24
- 12/20/2024
- 113 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Lunenburg Finance Committee delved into a series of financial proposals, including the consolidation of town accounts, new healthcare buyout options for town employees, and the perennial discussion around the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The committee also tackled operational efficiencies and budgetary planning for the upcoming fiscal year.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 12/19/24
- 12/19/2024
- 119 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, discussions centered on a proposal by Noble House Hotels to expand the Chatham Inn, a historic Cape Cod establishment. The proposal, which seeks to add six guest rooms and install a new elevator shaft, has raised debate regarding zoning bylaws and the preservation of the Inn’s historic character. The discussion delved into the complexities of modifying a pre-existing non-conforming structure while remaining compliant with local zoning regulations.