- MA
- Barnstable County
- 6/4/24
- 06/04/2024
- 93 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to bolster its commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, the Chatham Select Board made strides in climate action initiatives and granted the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center a one-day entertainment license for hosting music events. The meeting, held on June 4th, 2024, also addressed a range of topics from policy discussions on deceased marine mammals to the promotion of solar energy projects and the appointment of a new Human Services Committee member.
- FL
- Pasco County
- 6/4/24
- 06/04/2024
- 162 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest Port Richey City Council meeting, the primary focus revolved around addressing the community’s resilience against flooding, discussing potential changes to building codes, and the substantial impact on homeowners’ insurance. The debate included the introduction of a two-foot freeboard requirement, modifications to the substantial damage threshold for buildings, and the implications of these changes on flood insurance policies and property values.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/28/24
- 05/29/2024
- 192 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Littleton Board of Selectmen meeting centered on the comprehensive Hazard Mitigation Plan aimed at making the town more resilient to natural disasters and less vulnerable to future hazards. The plan, presented by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, includes recommendations to mitigate the impact of hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather events through preventative actions, property protection, public education, and infrastructure upgrades. Emphasizing the importance of climate considerations and sustainability, the plan also seeks public feedback and aligns with FEMA’s Emergency Operations Plan to maintain eligibility for federal and state grant opportunities.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 5/23/24
- 05/24/2024
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Westport Climate Resilience Committee recently convened to inaugurate their monthly speaker series, a new initiative aimed at enhancing public understanding of climate change impacts and resilience strategies. The most pressing topic of the meeting was the presentation by Allison Smart, the executive director of Probable Futures, on democratizing climate science to foster societal climate literacy. Smart’s discussion, which centered on the historical stability of global average temperatures and the consequences of this stability for human civilization, underscored the importance of proactive measures to prepare for and adapt to a changing climate.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 5/14/24
- 05/14/2024
- 39 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Westport Conservation Commission has recently approved significant infrastructure projects that promise to impact the town’s environment and public utilities. The commission gave the green light to a septic system repair on Tickle Road and an extensive waterline installation extending to Gifford Road. These projects, alongside discussions about elevator installation in a flood zone and considerations for local wetland delineations, were at the forefront of the commission’s agenda.