- MA
- Barnstable County
- 10/22/24
- 10/23/2024
- 88 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a meeting filled with topics, the Yarmouth Select Board focused on issues surrounding school safety and resource allocation. Concerns about the funding and staffing of School Resource Officers (SROs) at local schools were at the forefront, as community members and officials expressed the need for immediate action to ensure student safety amid budget constraints.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 10/22/24
- 10/22/2024
- 235 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Boston City Council meeting, attention centered on discussions related to increasing property tax exemptions for veterans and addressing the dual crises of drug addiction and homelessness, particularly in areas like Mass and Cass. Councilors debated the merits of a proposal to double the property tax exemption for veterans.
- NJ
- Union County
- 10/22/24
- 10/22/2024
- 29 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In its recent meeting, the Union Town Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the short-term rental of amenities or accessories within the township. Additionally, the council approved a new regulation allowing skill-based amusement machines to award tickets based on performance rather than a fixed number. These changes aim to address local concerns about property use and entertainment options.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 10/22/24
- 10/22/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Newark City Council meeting delved into critical funding issues, notably the contested allocation of resources for housing and the city’s handling of financial obligations to a police officer’s widow, amidst a backdrop of community tensions and public dissatisfaction. Key discussions included the distribution of millions in housing grants, the contentious decision to fund a program led by a convicted murderer, and the urgent plea to rectify financial discrepancies impacting the family of a deceased police officer.
- MA
- Essex County
- 10/22/24
- 10/22/2024
- 14 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Lawrence City Council meeting, a proposal to amend the zoning map for a property on South Broadway from R2 to B1 was notable. The council decided to withdraw this item from their agenda without a vote, following a court decision and a Lawrence Planning Board recommendation to deny the request. Additionally, discussions were held on traffic and parking issues, including handicap parking requests and traffic control on East Haverhill Street.