Westport Select Board Approves Settlement with Cannabis Business Amid Budget Challenges

Overview: The Westport Select Board meeting focused on several issues, including a contentious settlement with Coastal Healing, budget allocations between the town and school department, and ongoing infrastructure projects.

Halifax Planning Board Debates Easement Issues Amid Construction Concerns

Overview: During the recent Halifax Planning Board meeting, members grappled with issues surrounding easements and construction, particularly regarding the ongoing development on Plymouth Street. Tensions rose as discussions highlighted the absence of a necessary drainage easement affecting nearby properties. The board also approved a site plan for a new urgent care facility on Plymouth Street, while addressing procedural concerns and resident issues with zoning and conservation regulations.

Zumbrota City Council Addresses Pedestrian Safety Concerns Near Local Dance Studio

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Zumbrota City Council delved into issues surrounding pedestrian safety at a key intersection near a local dance studio, discussed a resolution to formalize donations for a new pool, and provided updates on various city projects.

Hawthorne Borough Faces Affordable Housing Challenge Amid Ambulance Service Concerns

Overview: The Hawthorne Borough Council meeting addressed community issues, including a challenge to a state-imposed requirement for developing 300 new affordable housing units and ongoing concerns over the town’s ambulance services. These matters were accompanied by discussions on fiscal management, public safety equipment upgrades, and resident complaints regarding local property issues.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Finance Committee Reviews Fire Department Budget Amid Staffing and Operational Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Manchester-By-The-Sea Finance Committee, attention was given to the financial and operational challenges facing the town’s fire department, alongside broader discussions on budget allocations for various municipal services.