- MA
- Hampden County
- 3/25/24
- 03/26/2024
- 84 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Blandford Select Board engaged in a comprehensive meeting focusing on election security, infrastructure projects, and financial management. The Board scrutinized the security of the upcoming election, debated the urgency of a new ballot box, and discussed the implications of unpaid water bills and grant funding. They also tackled community infrastructure issues, such as road maintenance, park upkeep, and the management of the town’s physical assets.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 3/21/24
- 03/22/2024
- 115 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the wake of a failed school bond referendum, the Wayne School Board convened on March 21st, 2024, to address the financial implications for the district and discuss strategies to manage the budget effectively.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 3/20/24
- 03/22/2024
- 256 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the latest Jersey City Council meeting, one notable issue revolved around numerous allegations of rent control violations by Equity Residential at the Portside Towers. Residents provided detailed accounts of illegal rent increases and the failure to inform new tenants of the previous rent, which is a requirement under the city’s rent control laws. The speakers, armed with evidence of rent increases exceeding legal limits and lacking proper authority, voiced their frustrations over the perceived inaction by the Rent Leveling Bureau despite evidence submitted since April 2023. They called on the council to take decisive action against the landlord, with some tenants demanding justice and promising not to rest until the matter is resolved. The urgency of the situation was underscored by the potential consequences of inaction, including public campaigns to hold officials accountable.
- FL
- Orange County
- 3/20/24
- 03/20/2024
- 138 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Apopka City Council meeting, strides were made towards supporting local businesses and advancing affordable housing initiatives. The council discussed a development agreement for the Station Street project that promises to introduce affordable housing units to the community. The project, comprising a subdivision of approximately 3.43 acres, will include up to 60 apartments capped at a density of 36 units under the live local act. These units are required to be kept at an affordable rate, set at 120% of the area median income (AMI), and will feature amenities such as balconies and interior washers and dryers. An important amendment to the development agreement includes a reverter clause.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 3/20/24
- 03/20/2024
- 217 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a notable development during the recent Pinellas County School Board meeting, members unanimously approved an agreement with Creative Contractors Inc. to manage the construction of the Pocket Village at Gulf Beaches Elementary School. This innovative project is set to replace portable units with permanent spaces for students.