- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 10/8/24
- 10/11/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Middlesex Borough Council meeting, the fire department’s urgent need for volunteers was highlighted alongside discussions about a controversial recycling center proposal on Pond Avenue. Safety, community engagement, and environmental impacts were central themes as officials tackled these issues.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 10/8/24
- 10/11/2024
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During its recent meeting, the Southwick Planning Board delved into discussions surrounding estate lot proposals, the clarification of a hobby garage proposal, and upcoming changes related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) due to the Affordable Housing Act. These topics were at the forefront of the meeting.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 10/8/24
- 10/08/2024
- 221 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Chatham Select Board, in conjunction with the Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees, convened on October 8, 2024, to finalize the land disposition agreement (LDA) with developer Penrose for a housing project on Main Street. This agreement, a cornerstone of Chatham’s affordable housing initiatives, includes plans for 48 affordable housing units. The meeting also addressed the intricacies of the financial terms, timelines, and community engagement processes associated with the project.
- NJ
- Union County
- 10/8/24
- 10/08/2024
- 63 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Union Town Council meeting was marked by a discussion on the management of free-roaming cats, infrastructure concerns, and various community developments. The council addressed multiple issues raised by community members, including the pressing matter of implementing a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for stray cats and infrastructure complaints related to sidewalks and road conditions.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 10/8/24
- 10/08/2024
- 155 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hackensack City Council meeting, allegations of racial misconduct against Councilman Leonardo Battaglia dominated public comments, with community members demanding accountability and the council addressing the broader implications of the incident. The meeting also covered an array of other topics, including a proposed video security camera registry ordinance and updates on local infrastructure projects.