East Longmeadow Secures Public Health Grant and Enhances Mosquito Control Efforts

Overview: The East Longmeadow Board of Health meeting on September 25th, 2025, highlighted the approval of a substantial public health excellence grant for shared services and a shift in mosquito control strategies that resulted in a notable reduction in West Nile virus cases. The meeting, conducted via Zoom, covered several topics including grant allocations, public health staffing needs, mosquito abatement, and vaccine accessibility.

Revere Board of Health Condemns Property on Harris Street Amid Safety Concerns

Overview: In a decision, the Revere Board of Health voted to condemn a property on Harris Street due to ongoing safety and health violations. The property, which had been vacant since February 2024, was found to have numerous issues including structural damage, rodent infestation, and non-operable fire protection devices. Despite efforts to communicate with the property owner and a remediation plan established in March 2025, the violations remained unaddressed, prompting the board’s decisive action to ensure public safety.

Margate Planning Board Grants Variances for Flood-Resilient Home on Non-Conforming Lot

Overview: The Margate Planning Board meeting focused primarily on several variance applications, with considerable attention given to a proposal by Anthony Damato to construct a flood-compliant single-family home on a narrow, non-conforming lot on Mammoth Avenue. The board approved several variances for this project, addressing challenges posed by the lot’s limited dimensions and existing zoning constraints.

Williston City Council Approves Budget Amid Public Concerns Over Spending Increases

Overview: At the recent Williston City Council meeting, members approved a budget of approximately $28 million for the upcoming fiscal year. This decision came despite public concerns about budget growth since 2019, with some attributing increases to grant funding rather than taxpayer dollars.

DeFuniak Springs Community Redevelopment Agency Debates Future of Fire Station Amid Structural Concerns

Overview: The DeFuniak Springs Community Redevelopment Agency’s recent meeting focused on the future of the city’s aging fire station and potential redevelopment projects. Discussions included deliberations over the fire station’s structural viability, possible new construction, and the city’s parking and lighting improvements.