- MA
- Suffolk County
- 10/18/24
- 10/18/2024
- 41 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent virtual meeting of the Boston City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development, a major agenda item was the authorization of a $50 million grant from the Commonwealth, awarded by the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (MHFA), to support the creation of workforce homeownership housing units for moderate-income households. The meeting featured discussions on the allocation and management of these funds, highlighting the Council’s efforts to address the city’s affordable housing crisis amidst rising construction costs and interest rates.
- FL
- Pasco County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 115 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Pasco County Council meeting focused heavily on a controversial rezoning proposal by HCM Hospitality LLC to convert the former Lav Vista Inn into multifamily dwelling units. The application, which aimed to address affordable housing needs by repurposing the existing hotel rooms, was ultimately denied. This decision came after discussions and public comments raised concerns about the property’s potential continued nuisance and the lack of new construction or substantial renovation plans.
- NJ
- Camden County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 120 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Haddonfield School Board meeting featured discussions on several issues, including a contentious policy concerning the participation of homeschooled students in school sports, and the financial implications of transitioning to electric buses. Community members participated, voicing strong opinions on these and other matters.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/17/24
- 10/20/2024
- 86 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Ayer Finance Committee recently convened to discuss critical financial issues, including the escalating projected costs for a new Senior Center and updates from the police department on recruitment and budget management. The meeting, held in a hybrid format, included significant deliberations on the financial strategies and operational needs facing the town.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 10/16/24
- 10/16/2024
- 21 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Gardner Finance Committee meeting, discussions focused on extending grant writing services through a five-year contract, which has already proven to be financially beneficial for the city. The proposed contract aims to streamline the grant application process, consolidating efforts under a single entity and potentially broadening the city’s access to state and federal funds.