- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 10/1/24
- 10/02/2024
- 68 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highland Park Borough Council meeting on October 3, 2023, was marked by discussions on rent control, housing production, and community engagement. Among notable topics was the approval of a 3.55% rent increase by the Rent Control Board for the year 2025, based on the Consumer Price Index. This decision comes amid broader conversations about housing production and affordability within the borough, as council members emphasized the need for increased housing options to address the root causes of rent inflation.
- MN
- Goodhue County
- 10/1/24
- 10/01/2024
- 26 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Cannon Falls City Council meeting, concerns about the noise levels from a local racetrack and the ongoing Keller Bartman project dominated public input, drawing attention from both residents and council members. The meeting also saw discussions around Ordinance 406, which proposed adjustments to city fees and charges, and updates on various community projects.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 10/1/24
- 10/03/2024
- 71 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Nutley Town Council meeting focused heavily on the historic Van Riper House, highlighting the need for water and sewer connections as a critical step in its restoration. Discussions also covered public safety concerns at a local intersection, financial ordinances, and community initiatives.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/1/24
- 10/04/2024
- 215 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Maynard Select Board, community concerns were raised about a proposed 200-unit affordable housing development on Parker Street. The project’s location within Zone Two of the town’s wellheads has sparked fears about potential environmental impacts, particularly on the water supply. The board also discussed the need for a new senior center and the potential removal of downtown parking meters.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 10/1/24
- 10/01/2024
- 325 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Miami Beach Design Review Board (DRB) meeting focused heavily on a proposal for renovations and new construction at The Standard Hotel, located on Island Avenue. The board approved plans for a new five-story building, which will replace the hotel’s eastern wing with a new structure featuring hotel units on lower floors and six residential units on the upper levels. This approval came amid a mix of community reactions and discussions on various aspects of the project.