Westport Finance Committee Evaluates Community Projects and Budget Adjustments

Overview: The Westport Finance Committee convened to deliberate on various community projects and fiscal adjustments, prioritizing the allocation of Community Preservation Committee (CPC) funds and addressing pressing budgetary concerns. Discussions covered an array of topics, from the intricacies of proposed community enhancements to the implications of tax revenue adjustments, highlighting the committee’s ongoing efforts to balance fiscal responsibility with community needs.

Gardner Planning Board Reviews New Storage Facility Proposal and Historical Preservation Project

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Gardner Planning Board addressed several issues, including a proposal for a self-storage facility on Make A Drive and plans for a historical preservation project involving an old convent. The board also discussed technical amendments to a restrictive covenant related to a subdivision and resolved several construction management concerns.

St. Cloud Historic Preservation Board Debates Wood vs. Fiberglass Door for Historic Property

Overview: The St. Cloud Historic Preservation Board meeting focused on a property on Massachusetts Avenue, where debate ensued over using a fiberglass door versus a solid wood door during renovations.

Paterson Council Meeting Debates Police Recruitment, Employee Raises, and Community Trust

Overview: In a recent Paterson City Council meeting, discussions ranged from police recruitment and employee pay raises to community tensions and historical preservation.

Amherst Town Council Faces Intense Debate Over Education Funding and Public Art Allocation

Overview: At the recent Amherst Town Council meeting, impassioned debates unfolded over topics, notably the allocation of funds to local schools and the implementation of the “percent for art” bylaw for the new Fort River Elementary School. As council members deliberated, residents voiced strong concerns, particularly about the impact of budget cuts on special education services and the appropriate funding for public art projects.