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- MA
- Hampshire County
- 2/13/25
- 02/14/2025
- 109 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Amherst Affordable Housing Trust Board, a focus was placed on the implications of defining “student housing,” as members considered strategies to address the growing influence of student rentals on the local housing market. The board discussed concerns that this designation could unintentionally lead to exclusionary practices, affecting groups like graduate students and immigrants who are temporarily residing in the area.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 2/12/25
- 02/12/2025
- 36 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Long Branch City Council meeting held on February 12, 2025, was marked by discussions on systemic racism, holiday displays, and parking enforcement issues. Key topics included a presentation for Black History Month and debates over the absence of Christmas decorations in West End Park, alongside ongoing concerns about parking violations.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 2/11/25
- 02/11/2025
- 124 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Cocoa City Council meeting addressed challenges surrounding water quality and accessibility in the West Canaveral Groves area, alongside broader discussions on infrastructure projects, community development, and cultural preservation.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 1/28/25
- 02/25/2025
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent session of the Boston Reparations Task Force, members voted to hire an economist to quantify the economic impacts of historical injustices, including slavery and ongoing racism, as part of their comprehensive approach to reparations. The meeting included discussions on multiple research findings, the significance of historical mapping, and the necessity of understanding Black economic contributions to the city’s development.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 1/28/25
- 01/28/2025
- 100 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: At the recent St. Louis Park School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Carlondrea Hines was honored with the prestigious Lighthouse Award, recognizing her commitment to racial equity in education. The meeting also addressed issues concerning special education equity, financial audits, and budget forecasting.
