- NJ
- Essex County
- 4/10/24
- 04/10/2024
- 30 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Maplewood Town Council recently convened to deliberate on a range of issues from public safety reports to the regulation of electric scooters and bicycles. The council’s discussion underscored the necessity to balance the promotion of alternative transportation methods with the safety of residents, leading to the decision to work on a new ordinance addressing this matter.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/1/24
- 04/02/2024
- 169 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a development during the recent Southwick Select Board meeting, Lieutenant Rhett Banish was appointed as the new Chief of Police, a decision that came after thorough deliberation and review of multiple candidates for the position. The meeting, which covered a range of topics including infrastructure projects, administrative concerns, and the police department’s future, saw the board navigate discussions on leadership, communication, and community engagement within the law enforcement department.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 3/27/24
- 03/28/2024
- 144 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Shutesbury Finance Committee recently held a meeting to tackle the issues surrounding the regional school budget and the town’s financial management. The committee members faced a challenging discussion over the regional school budget increase proposal and the use of town reserves to manage various budget lines, including the fire department training wages and tax title budget.
- FL
- Volusia County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 233 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Volusia County Council meeting, members grappled with issues concerning public safety, governance, and community development. Among notable topics were the repeal of a waiting period and records check for the purchase of firearms, the transition of the SunRail system to local government control, and the discussion on whether to replace the Code Enforcement Board with a special magistrate.
- NJ
- Burlington County
- 3/14/24
- 03/14/2024
- 68 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Maple Shade Town Council has taken steps to improve the town’s business environment by addressing the process for new businesses to establish themselves within the locality. In a recent meeting, council members discussed the need to streamline the business opening process to avoid the types of delays that had previously resulted in a seven-month wait for one business to open its doors.