- MA
- Middlesex County
- 8/29/24
- 08/29/2024
- 202 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Holliston School Committee meeting focused heavily on the proposed override to fund teacher salaries and additional buses, which has generated community debate. The committee faced pressing questions regarding the necessity and transparency of the override, with concerns raised about teacher compensation, school start times, and potential cuts should the override fail.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 8/28/24
- 08/28/2024
- 265 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the Biscayne Park Village Commission meeting, a significant proposal was made by resident Dan Samarat to forgo the upcoming November 5, 2024, election due to only three qualified candidates running for three open commission seats. Samarat argued that eliminating the election would save the village and its residents approximately $122,000. He suggested that he would accept a two-year term while the other two candidates could serve four-year terms. This proposal sparked considerable discussion about the financial implications and potential benefits of skipping the costly election process.
- NJ
- Union County
- 8/27/24
- 08/29/2024
- 39 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Scotch Plains Fanwood School Board meeting covered a range of topics, including community concerns about an upcoming referendum, updates on construction projects, and the approval of key educational programs and policies.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 8/27/24
- 08/27/2024
- 233 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the recent Cocoa City Council meeting, attention was given to the appeal and subsequent overturning of the Board of Adjustment’s decision to approve a special exception for a bar and lounge in Cocoa Village. The council’s decision came after discussions and testimonies from both residents and the applicant, highlighting the complexities and community concerns surrounding the proposed establishment.
- MN
- Crow Wing County
- 8/27/24
- 08/27/2024
- 63 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Crow Wing County Board of Commissioners meeting tackled issues, including the use of opioid funds for jail health services, the approval of a plan, and a reduction in a facility’s service capacity.