- MA
- Bristol County
- 4/24/24
- 04/24/2024
- 39 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Westport Cable Advisory Committee recently convened to discuss issues including the transition to a high-definition (HD) channel, the introduction of a new position within the TV studio, and the strategic use of social media to reach a broader audience.
- MA
- Essex County
- 4/24/24
- 04/24/2024
- 136 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Methuen School Committee meeting, the delicate balancing act between budget constraints and the evolving needs of students took center stage. The committee grappled with the potential for significant staff layoffs, the introduction of crisis counselors in schools, and the complexities of disciplinary measures and budget priorities, amidst debates about the school calendar and meeting policies.
- NJ
- Union County
- 4/24/24
- 05/14/2024
- 27 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Union County Board of Commissioners meeting, the most significant topic discussed was the reopening of the Gordon Street Bridge, which has undergone substantial upgrades, including the installation of a wider single span steel Pony truss and cantilevered sidewalk. This project, now completed, was lauded by the Commissioners, who expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts that made it possible, overcoming challenges such as utility relocations and community involvement concerns.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/24/24
- 04/24/2024
- 82 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Reading Council on Aging’s recent meeting centered on the critical deliberations concerning the future location of a new senior center, a topic of high community interest due to its potential impact on the environment, historical sites, and the town’s finances. With three primary sites under consideration—Pleasant Street, Oakland Road, and Simon’s Way—the council weighed the benefits and concerns associated with each. The meeting also saw the proposal of a permanent building committee to further examine the project, alongside discussions of a special town meeting and the engagement of community members in the decision-making process.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 4/23/24
- 04/24/2024
- 136 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Conway Selectboard meeting, strides were made concerning community projects and civic engagement, with the establishment of an on-demand senior transportation service and initial steps to reestablish the Festival of the Hills as a town committee taking center stage.