Reading Select Board Approves Land Gift and Honors Virginia Adams with Archive Room Naming

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Reading Select Board addressed several community matters, including accepting a land gift for conservation, honoring a prominent historical figure, and discussing committee appointments. The board approved the donation of land on Waverly Road, discussed naming the town archive room after Virginia Adams, and reviewed appointments to the RCTV board and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).

St. Peter City Council Advances Cooperative Housing Project and Approves Accessibility Grant Amendments

Overview: The St. Peter City Council held a meeting on June 23, 2025, where discussions primarily focused on advancing an innovative cooperative housing development and amending the city’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility grant program. The council unanimously approved a resolution granting exclusive negotiation rights to a housing development organization, New Leaf, and voted in favor of changes to the ADA grant forgiveness structure.

Chelsea City Council Backs Rail Infrastructure and Physician Unionization Efforts

Overview: In a recent Chelsea City Council meeting, two resolutions were passed that could impact the community: one advocating for the inclusion of rapid rail infrastructure in the Tobin Bridge replacement planning, and another supporting the unionization efforts of primary care physicians at Mass General Brigham. These resolutions highlight Chelsea’s ongoing challenges with public transit and healthcare access.

Red Bank Borough Council Deliberates Historic Preservation Guidelines Amidst Concerns Over Business Impact

Overview: During the recent Red Bank Borough Council meeting, attention was focused on the development of historic preservation and design guidelines, with concerns about their impact on local businesses. The council also discussed a new bubble tea establishment, a library presentation, and innovative approaches to historical engagement.

Montclair Zoning Board Weighs Historical Sign, ADU Height, and Parking Concerns

Overview: The recent Montclair Town Zoning Board meeting primarily addressed two applications: a variance for a historic marker at the Montclair History Center and a proposal to construct an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on Orange Road.