Conway Selectboard Meeting Highlights Funding Discrepancies in Local Education and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: The recent Conway Selectboard meeting concentrated on addressing financial challenges faced by local educational institutions and infrastructure management. A detailed presentation by the Superintendent of Franklin County Technical School highlighted discrepancies in education funding formulas that adversely affect rural towns like Wheatley. The meeting also covered budgetary concerns for the library, cemetery, and local emergency services.

Conway Selectboard Grapples with Property Damage Funding and School Budget Concerns

Overview: The Conway Selectboard meeting addressed several issues, chiefly focusing on a local resident’s request for financial assistance to remediate property damage and the challenges facing the school district budget, including infrastructure needs and increasing enrollment pressures.

Conway Selectboard Approves Grant Application for Flood Management and Appoints New School Representative

Overview: During the recent Conway Selectboard meeting, the board approved a $300,000 grant application aimed at floodplain management and infrastructure improvements, including culvert replacements. Additionally, the board corrected a previous error by appointing John Peler as the representative to the Franklin County Technical School, extending his term to 2026. Budget discussions highlighted concerns over discrepancies and equipment needs, while updates on grants and community projects were also provided.

Conway Selectboard Approves $17,000 HVAC Repair Amid Rising Waste Disposal Costs

Overview: At the Conway Selectboard meeting on February 10, 2025, financial decisions were made, including the approval of a $17,000 emergency HVAC repair for the local school and discussions surrounding increasing waste disposal costs at the town’s transfer station. The board also addressed budget allocations, committee appointments, and upcoming infrastructure hearings.

Conway Selectboard Confronts Flooding Challenges with PL 566 Program Participation

Overview: The recent Conway Selectboard meeting was dominated by discussions concerning the persistent flooding issues affecting key waterways, particularly Bloody Brook and Sugarloaf Brook. The board explored multiple strategies to address these challenges, including the potential benefits of joining the federally funded PL 566 program, which supports watershed protection and flood prevention efforts.