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- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/1/25
- 05/01/2025
- 127 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Westfield City Council meeting addressed budgetary challenges, community concerns over a proposed contractor’s yard, and the contentious issue of backyard chickens.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 5/1/25
- 05/02/2025
- 112 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Falmouth Zoning Board of Appeals recently tackled several complex cases, with a portion of their meeting dedicated to discussions on whether a proposed living space above a garage should be classified as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
- MA
- Essex County
- 5/1/25
- 05/01/2025
- 206 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Marblehead School Committee meeting was marked by debate over a proposed flag policy, with concerns about its legal ramifications and the implications for freedom of speech. The committee also discussed topics ranging from school improvement plans and resource allocation to community engagement and transparency.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 5/1/25
- 05/01/2025
- 108 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting of the Longmeadow Substance Free Community Board, discussions centered on the need for increased Narcan distribution within the community and concerns about the influence of parental behavior on children at youth sporting events. The meeting addressed issues related to substance abuse education, the significance of community involvement in promoting healthy environments, and ongoing efforts to enhance awareness and accountability among parents and community members.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/1/25
- 05/02/2025
- 90 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Amherst Board of Health addressed several issues, with the approval of a geothermal well project and discussions on Puffer Pond contamination taking center stage. The board unanimously approved the Fort River geothermal well application, which involves 84 boreholes for a town project. They also expressed concerns about the potential closure of Puffer Pond due to water contamination, linked to aging septic systems, and discussed the public health impact of such a closure.
