Topic
- Filters
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/30/25
- 06/30/2025
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, attention was given to the potential inclusion of a non-binding question on the November ballot regarding the establishment of an independent municipal inspector general. The proposal sparked debate among council members, focusing on the implications for existing city oversight structures and the urgency of meeting the impending deadlines for ballot inclusion.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/27/25
- 06/27/2025
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Boston City Council meeting, discussions focused on significant reforms to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), emphasizing transparency and community engagement. Councilors debated the need to expand ZBA membership to improve neighborhood representation and ensure members have no financial or legal conflicts. The meeting also brought to light the city’s zoning challenges, including disputes over variances and the board’s perceived detachment from public input.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 6/27/25
- 06/27/2025
- 76 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Holmdel Town Council meeting addressed issues concerning affordable housing obligations and the contentious leasing situation involving the Walling family farm. The session also covered community events and infrastructure concerns, providing an overview of current township matters.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 6/26/25
- 06/27/2025
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Greenfield City Council meeting focused on addressing the needs of the unhoused population during extreme weather conditions, exploring solutions to improve resource accessibility, and planning for future community support initiatives. The council discussed various proposals to enhance support for those experiencing homelessness, including extending the hours of existing facilities and the potential installation of storage lockers for personal belongings, funded by a Community Development Block Grant. A public hearing on the locker installation is scheduled for the following Monday at City Hall.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 6/26/25
- 06/26/2025
- 23 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Monroe Township Planning Board approved a new housing element and fair share plan to fulfill the township’s affordable housing obligations. This plan, critical for compliance with New Jersey’s state mandates, aims to prevent builder’s remedy lawsuits by addressing Monroe’s fourth round of affordable housing needs through 2035. The plan details a requirement to provide 460 affordable units, primarily utilizing existing units and bonus credits, reducing the need for new construction.
