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- MA
- Barnstable County
- 1/27/25
- 01/27/2025
- 332 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Falmouth Select Board meeting tackled several topics, with a portion of the discussion dominated by the regulation of short-term rentals, an issue that has provoked considerable community interest and concern. The board addressed the complexities of managing short-term rentals and the broader implications on housing and local neighborhoods, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that incorporates diverse perspectives from residents.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 1/25/25
- 01/29/2025
- 84 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Cedar Grove School Board meeting focused on a detailed proposal to upgrade district facilities, including reopening the Little Red Park (LRP) school and enhancing infrastructure across multiple schools, with an emphasis on community input and transparency throughout the process. Key initiatives discussed included addressing HVAC systems, roofing, science labs, and traffic safety improvements.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/23/25
- 01/24/2025
- 49 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The River Edge Borough Council meeting on January 23, 2025, primarily focused on the challenges and logistics associated with returning to in-person meetings for various commissions and boards, a topic that sparked debate due to lingering pandemic concerns. Discussions also included addressing critical traffic safety issues and the formation of a committee for the borough’s 250th-anniversary celebration.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/23/25
- 01/23/2025
- 115 Minutes
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Overview: The Marblehead School Committee recently convened to address a range of issues, with attention given to the escalating costs of the high school roof project and the development of a flag policy following a Supreme Judicial Court case.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/23/25
- 01/23/2025
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
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- Routine
Overview: During the Fair Lawn School Board meeting, traffic safety emerged as a primary concern, particularly around school zones. In light of recent pedestrian accidents near Forest Elementary School, including an incident involving a crossing guard, the board emphasized the need for enhanced safety measures. The superintendent expressed gratitude for local police and the Fair Lawn Volunteer Corps for their prompt response to the crossing guard’s non-life-threatening injuries. In the discussion, a representative highlighted parental frustrations over increased vehicular traffic, noting that Fair Lawn’s design as a walking community requires vigilance during peak drop-off times. The board urged parents to allow extra time and refrain from using cell phones while driving near schools. Ongoing communications with the Fair Lawn Police Department aim to address these issues, with suggestions for speed bumps and pedestrian crossing lights also considered to improve safety.
