- MA
- Bristol County
- 5/1/24
- 05/02/2024
- 284 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Finance Committee meeting, members extensively deliberated the proposed $4 million and $6.5 million override options, scrutinizing budget line items across various town departments. The discussion centered on the potential impacts of these overrides on town services, with particular attention to the police and fire departments’ need for additional staffing and the implications for the town’s fiscal health.
- FL
- Martin County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 179 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Martin County Council meeting, a decision to approve the rezoning for the contentious Ranch Planned Unit Development (PUD) was reached. This decision sparked a debate among council members, an array of public opinions, and discussions over the environmental impact and future land use implications.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/30/24
- 05/03/2024
- 93 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Finance Committee recently convened to address budgetary concerns, including a potentially substantial deficit due to reduced funding from neighboring towns and the failure of an override vote for the vocational school budget. Discussions also focused on the implementation of a trash fee, the impact of increasing public safety demands, and the need for economic development.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the recent Acushnet Board of Selectmen meeting, discussions were held on a range of topics, including the town’s substantial budget deficit, the approval of several budget increases, and infrastructure projects. The meeting saw unanimous appointments to the Old Colony Vocational School District committee, approval of funding for contractual obligations, and a focus on the Slocum Street project funded by the Transportation Bond Bill.
- NJ
- Mercer County
- 4/29/24
- 04/29/2024
- 134 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Princeton Council’s latest meeting was marked by an engaged discussion on the potential implementation of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and the approval of the 2024 Municipal budget, highlighting the town’s ongoing commitment to exploring progressive electoral reforms and ensuring fiscal responsibility. The RCV debate and budget considerations dominated the proceedings.