Verona Town Council Deliberates on Volunteer Attendance Policy and Development Impacts

Overview: The Verona Town Council convened recently to address several matters, including a proposed ordinance on volunteer attendance, updates on ongoing municipal projects, and community concerns about a significant new development and its environmental implications.

Yarmouth Housing Committee Approves Rent Increases Amid Concerns Over Tenant Affordability

Overview: The Yarmouth Community Housing Committee tackled a range of issues at its September 9, 2024 meeting, with the approval of rent increases for several properties being the most significant outcome. The discussion also covered future housing projects, the impact of state laws on local zoning, and the management of short-term rentals.

Kenilworth School Board Discusses Financial Planning for Ongoing Projects and Announces New Educational Goals

Overview: The Kenilworth School Board meeting on September 9, 2024, focused on financial planning for construction projects and outlined new educational goals for the 2024-2025 academic year. Key topics included the status of HVAC and athletic field upgrades, financial implications of change orders, and strategies for enhancing student engagement and achievement.

Delanco Town Council Debates Pet Ordinance Changes and Hawke Island Regulations

Overview: The Delanco Town Council meeting covered a range of issues, including a hotly debated proposal to amend local pet ordinances, newly adopted regulations for Hawke Island, and discussions on infrastructure projects.

Victoria City Council Debates Traffic Safety and Development Challenges

Overview: The Victoria City Council’s recent meeting covered issues, including traffic safety concerns near Holy Family School and the complexities facing the Downtown West Phase 1 development project. The council also addressed updates to stormwater and animal waste management ordinances and reviewed a special permit for bow hunting in a residential area, among other topics.