Lakeville Select Board Appoints New Town Planner and Treasurer Collector Amidst Busy Meeting Agenda

Overview: The recent Lakeville Select Board meeting focused on appointments, including the new town planner and treasurer collector, while also addressing earth removal fees and planning for the upcoming annual town election. Additional discussions included extending restaurant liquor license hours for New Year’s Eve and the sale of the Lakeville Hospital site.

Hamilton Residents Voice Concerns Over Water Quality and Neighborhood Disturbances

Overview: In a recent Hamilton Town Council meeting, residents raised concerns about water quality issues linked to Trenton Waterworks and ongoing disturbances from local businesses affecting neighborhood peace. Discussions also addressed the municipality’s financial health and efforts to manage community relations effectively.

Edison Town Council Faces Backlash Over Proposed Mayor’s Salary Increase

Overview: During the recent Edison Town Council meeting, significant discourse ensued over a proposed ordinance to increase the mayor’s salary by 32%, raising it to $198,000. The proposal was removed from the agenda due to insufficient public notice, but not before sparking considerable debate among council members and residents alike. Concerns were primarily centered on the timing of the proposal, which emerged shortly after the election, and the justification for such a substantial increase.

Fort Myers Beach Struggles with Code Compliance Amidst Digital Hurdles and Property Disputes

Overview: The Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate meeting focused on code enforcement issues, highlighting ongoing compliance challenges faced by property owners.

Lakeville Select Board Approves Route 79 Road Project and Discusses Resource Impact of Data Centers

Overview: The Lakeville Select Board meeting on December 2, 2025, focused on approving significant infrastructure projects, revising environmental policies, and addressing potential impacts of future data centers on local resources. Key decisions included the approval of the Route 79 roadway improvement project, adoption of a revised environmentally preferred products policy, and discussions on earth removal bylaws and data center regulations.