Emerson Designated 2023 Healthy Town, Council Discusses Infrastructure and Safety

Overview: In a recent Emerson Borough Council meeting, the town was recognized as a 2023 Healthy Town, and discussions on infrastructure improvements and community safety took center stage. The council introduced the 2024 municipal budget, which includes a moderate tax increase and focuses on infrastructure, and deliberated on the potential purchase of a demo fire truck. The meeting also addressed upcoming bids for a cell tower, improper waste disposal issues, and the application for grants to mitigate local flooding.

Blandford Select Board Tackles Infrastructure and Community Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Blandford Select Board addressed community concerns including infrastructure issues at the post office, maintenance and funding for Bicentennial Park, the appointment of a new fire chief, and the possible consolidation of fire services with the town of Chester. The meeting also touched on the impact of a landslide on Nightbrook, maintenance for the local playground, and budgeting for town equipment.

Oviedo City Council Debates Sales Tax Project List Transparency

Overview: The Oviedo City Council meeting involved a discussion on transparency regarding the project list for the upcoming fourth generation local option one-cent sales tax, alongside other important community-focused resolutions and ordinances. A citizen, Mr. Allen A, raised concerns about the potential for misleading voters with controversial or unrelated items on the sales tax project list, emphasizing the need for honesty in the presentation of these items. The council also deliberated on the creation of a Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, accepted dedicated improvements for a wedding barn development, and entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Oviedo Babe Ruth league.

Littleton CPC Approves Dock Project Funding, Debates Housing Trust Agreement

Overview: The Littleton Community Preservation Committee (CPC) recently approved funding for the second phase of the Long Lake dock project and engaged in discussions on the management and allocation of funds for affordable housing projects. The meeting also addressed the return of funds from completed projects, the potential partnership with the Litton Conservation Trust regarding the Webster land, and the scheduling of a future meeting to further discuss the complexities of the Webster land project.

Franklin Environmental Commission Tackles Onyx Project Concerns and LED Initiatives

Overview: The Franklin Township Environmental Commission recently convened to address a range of pressing environmental concerns and initiatives. The meeting’s most notable discussions centered around the Onyx project, a proposed warehouse near the Bucky Pipeline, and the town’s transition to LED street lighting.