Hoboken City Council Evaluates Costly Legal Fees and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: In a recent Hoboken City Council meeting, members focused on several issues, including escalating legal fees related to rent control litigation, costly infrastructure projects, and community-driven transportation proposals.

Hatfield Planning Board Deliberates on Pressing Zoning Bylaw Revisions and Floodplain Updates

Overview: In a recent session, the Hatfield Planning Board convened to address pivotal updates to local zoning bylaws, focusing on essential revisions for battery energy storage systems and integrating new floodplain maps, all of which carry implications for local development and property regulations.

Newport City Council Honors Retiring Fire Chief Amidst Infrastructure Plans

Overview: The Newport City Council convened on November 5th, 2025, recognizing the retirement of Fire Chief Steve Wy for his 39 years of service and deliberating extensive infrastructure improvements, including the 12th Street Area Improvement Project and critical utility replacements.

Townsend Select Board Delves Into Budget Challenges and Regionalization Talks

Overview: The Townsend Select Board meeting was marked by discussions on budget preparations for the fiscal year 2027 and regionalization opportunities for fire and EMS services. The board emphasized the need to finalize financial projections and documents by December 2nd to ensure alignment with the finance committee and to prepare the budget memo for mid-December approval. Concerns were raised about the anticipated challenges in the fiscal forecast, particularly due to uncertainties surrounding school assessments and expiring union contracts. The conversation highlighted the importance of consistent budget forms across departments to prevent inconsistencies that had plagued past submissions. Additionally, a demonstration of the ClearGov software was planned to assist in the financial planning process, with the aim of addressing any questions directly from the financial team.

Norfolk County Commissioners Approve Groundbreaking Opioid Grant for Enhanced Emergency Response

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Norfolk Board of County Commissioners discussed several important initiatives, including the approval of a funding request from the Canton Fire Department aimed at advancing emergency medical response capabilities.