Southwick Planning Board Examines Crepes Tea House Permit Compliance Amid Community Debate

Overview: The Southwick Planning Board meeting on February 3, 2026, focused heavily on the ongoing permit issues with Crepes Tea House, located on Phoenix Hills Road. The board grappled with balancing the need for regulatory compliance against the community’s support for the local business. Discussions also included topics such as tree removal along Claus Anderson Road and plans for a new inpatient rehabilitation facility at a former church.

Lake Como Council Appoints New Member Amid Efforts to Tackle Snowstorm Aftermath

Overview: The Lake Como Borough Council recently convened to address several issues, including the appointment of Shannon McIntyre to fill a vacant council seat, their response to a severe snowstorm, and budgetary considerations for environmental initiatives. The meeting also covered resolutions on financial matters and planning board appointments, with attention given to the management of snow removal and enforcement of sidewalk clearing ordinances.

Cocoa Beach Pension Board Analyzes Investment Performance Amid Economic Developments

Overview: The recent Cocoa Beach Pension Board meeting focused on the performance of the police and fire pension funds, with discussions highlighting a positive start to the fiscal year, despite some underperformance against benchmarks. The meeting also addressed the necessity for improved decision-making protocols between sessions and the impending replacement of a departing board member.

Westfield Planning Board Proposes Moratorium on Battery Storage System Permits

Overview: During its recent meeting, the Westfield Planning Board engaged in discussions about instituting a moratorium on permits for battery energy storage systems (BESS). This proposed pause aims to provide the city with the necessary time to draft comprehensive local regulations before the state’s new permitting processes come into effect by October 1st. The board’s motion intends to prevent a “free for all” in the absence of local ordinances.

Fort Worth Prioritizes Convention Center Expansion and Opioid Crisis Funding in Recent Council Meeting

Overview: In a recent Fort Worth City Council meeting, attention was directed towards the phase two expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center and the strategic allocation of opioid crisis settlement funds. The council deliberated on plans to modernize the convention center to enhance its capacity and functionality, alongside discussions on effectively utilizing settlement funds to address the opioid epidemic in the city.