- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/12/24
- 03/13/2024
- 200 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Carlisle Select Board’s recent meeting highlighted the ongoing discussion about renovating the bog house for affordable housing, which was underscored by a debate regarding the potential high cost of such a project. Members of the board examined an estimated renovation cost of $1,000 per square foot, leading to a projected total cost between 4 and 6 million dollars. This estimate ignited a conversation on the feasibility and practicality of the project, with input from planning board members, local Realtors, architects, and committee members who provided varying perspectives on cost estimates and project limitations.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 3/12/24
- 03/12/2024
- 47 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chatham Township Council meeting addressed the 2024 Municipal operating budget and sustainable development, with a focus on maintaining a stable tax rate while enhancing township services and infrastructure. Discussions also included the update of the Natural Resource Inventory (NRI), public transportation for a future affordable housing development, and environmental initiatives aimed at recertifying for Sustainable Jersey.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 3/12/24
- 03/13/2024
- 259 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The West Orange Town Council’s recent meeting was characterized by discussions on a new tree ordinance and the regulation of cannabis cultivation and manufacturing within the township. While these topics dominated the deliberations, the council also acknowledged important community events, highlighting the town’s diversity and commitment to community engagement.
- NJ
- Cumberland County
- 3/6/24
- 03/06/2024
- 149 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Vineland School Board recently held a meeting where the 2024-2025 preliminary School District budget was a focal point, featuring a proposed 6% tax levy increase. Mr. Scott Mustell, the business administrator, detailed the budgeting process and presented the financial outlook, which includes both increases in revenue and reductions in certain expenditures. The budget highlighted a significant allocation towards salaries, benefits, and payroll taxes, taking up 69.4% of the budget. The meeting also included discussions on the addition of armed guards, increased technology investments, enhanced special education classes, and various capital projects aimed at improving security, transportation, and facilities.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 3/5/24
- 03/05/2024
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Port Orange City Council recently convened to discuss a range of community issues, with considerable attention given to the Hammock Preserve project, a proposed mixed-use development poised to reshape the city’s landscape. The project, involving comprehensive planning changes and rezoning for a planned unit development (PUD), was the subject of rigorous debate over its potential impacts on traffic, stormwater management, and the local environment.