- NJ
- Camden County
- 5/13/24
- 05/14/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Voorhees Town Council meeting on May 13th, 2024, was marked by community concerns over rising anti-Semitism and the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on local schools, particularly Eastern Regional High School. Discussions centered on a recent student walkout, planned peace rallies, and the broader implications of these events on community cohesion and the safety of students.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 5/13/24
- 05/14/2024
- 158 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Livingston Town Council recently convened to address a variety of topics, most notably the advancement of efforts to mitigate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the town’s water supply. The council discussed the implementation of treatment technologies and the ongoing construction projects aimed at complying with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly established maximum contaminant levels. The meeting also celebrated the achievements within the community, including recognizing a local student’s success and acknowledging the contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/8/24
- 05/13/2024
- 189 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Maynard Select Board addressed a variety of topics, including the Community Electricity Aggregation Plan, a proposal for a new cannabis dispensary, and infrastructure improvements within the town. The board also engaged in discussions about water restrictions due to aquifer stress, approved several contract amendments for construction and engineering projects, and considered applications for one-day alcohol permits for local events.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 5/8/24
- 05/08/2024
- 67 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Doral City Council meeting, a resolution advocating for peace and security for innocent civilians in Israel and Palestine was approved. The council engaged in a discussion regarding the resolution, clarifying that the intention was not to negate any prior resolutions but to emphasize unity and peace for all. The approval of this resolution was a notable item of discussion..
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 5/7/24
- 05/08/2024
- 143 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Howell Town Council meeting, the primary focus was on the public’s response to a billboard with the message “Stand with Humanity, Stand with Palestine,” which sparked a heated discussion on anti-Semitism and freedom of speech. The council addressed this issue by amending a resolution that originally contained a clause about the billboard. The revised resolution condemned hate in all its forms without specifically mentioning the billboard, following disruptions and confrontations in the council room that led to a brief recess.