- MA
- Essex County
- 10/10/24
- 10/11/2024
- 97 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee meeting on October 10, 2024, focused on substantial donations, the superintendent’s goals, and the logistics of upcoming budget meetings. The committee unanimously accepted a $5 million donation from the Ed Fund, granting naming rights to the main field, and approved a $250,000 donation for naming the Joseph Marer Tennis Courts. Key discussion points also included the superintendent’s strategic goals and adjustments to the school calendar to accommodate budget process requirements.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 10/10/24
- 10/11/2024
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Lunenburg Parks Commission confronted financial hurdles during its recent meeting as it navigated funding complexities for the Marshall Park project. With rising costs outpacing the available budget, the commission deliberated on strategies to address the funding shortfall and ensure the project’s progression.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 10/10/24
- 10/10/2024
- 320 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent session, the Boston City Council focused on two issues: addressing homelessness among LGBTQ youth and evaluating the potential adoption of ranked choice voting. The meeting featured testimonies from various community members and organizations, emphasizing the systemic challenges faced by vulnerable youth and the intricacies of voting reform.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 10/10/24
- 10/11/2024
- 84 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a move for the Amherst Affordable Housing Trust Board, members voted to amend the language of their affordable housing goals, shifting from “support the creation of 200 homes” to “support the creation of 200 or more homes.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 10/10/24
- 10/11/2024
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the October 10, 2024, meeting of the Amherst Town Services and Outreach Committee, a portion of the discussion focused on proposed transportation changes near Fort River School, with residents expressing concerns about pedestrian safety and the planning process. Public comments highlighted apprehensions about the proposed installation of roundabouts on Southeast Street, emphasizing the potential risks to pedestrians and cyclists, especially schoolchildren. Residents urged the committee to reconsider the traffic plans.