- MN
- Crow Wing County
- 10/16/24
- 10/16/2024
- 44 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Brainerd Planning Commission recently convened to discuss significant revisions to zoning regulations, particularly focusing on the potential inclusion of duplexes in the rural living zoning district and modifications to design standards for building facades. The meeting was marked by discussions and varying opinions from commissioners and community members.
- MA
- Essex County
- 10/16/24
- 10/18/2024
- 92 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Planning Board meeting on October 16, 2024, focused heavily on the ongoing site plan review for Whiffle Tree Works’ proposed use of a barn on Marsh Meadow Lane. The meeting, conducted remotely, addressed various aspects of the project, including community concerns about safety, noise, and environmental impact, stemming from the barn’s intended use as a nonprofit educational space.
- FL
- Escambia County
- 10/16/24
- 10/16/2024
- 111 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent Escambia County Board of Adjustment meeting, the board unanimously denied a conditional use request for a proposed pickleball court in the Plus Landing subdivision. The decision followed extensive deliberations over the project’s potential noise impact and compatibility with surrounding residential properties. Concerns were raised about the court’s proximity to homes and potential disturbances, including noise and increased traffic, which ultimately influenced the board’s decision to reject the proposal.
- NJ
- Morris County
- 10/16/24
- 10/16/2024
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Madison Borough Council meeting addressed several community concerns, including sewage backups on North Street, infrastructure improvements, and the successful turnout of Bottle Hill Day. The council also discussed various ongoing projects and personnel changes in essential departments.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 10/16/24
- 10/19/2024
- 34 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bloomingdale School Board meeting focused on issues raised by concerned parents, including allegations of bullying in the fourth-grade classroom and significant reductions in gym availability for local youth basketball programs. The board also made decisions on educational vendor partnerships, curriculum updates, and strategic planning for future referendums.