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- NJ
- Morris County
- 03/04/2025
- 104 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Morris Planning Board meeting, attention centered on a proposed cannabis ordinance and changes to the Madison Hotel’s patio, both sparking public concern and detailed board discussions. The board navigated issues around zoning, community impact, and consistency with the township’s master plan, while residents voiced their apprehensions about potential disturbances and regulatory implications.
- MN
- Becker County
- 3/4/25
- 03/04/2025
- 174 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the recent Becker County Board of Commissioners meeting, the issue of transportation funding and the planning for a new cannabis facility dominated discussions. The board faced a challenge with a projected $890 million annual funding gap for transportation infrastructure, specifically impacting highways and bridges. This discussion was accompanied by concerns over the fair distribution of funding responsibilities and potential shifts towards local counties. Furthermore, a proposal for a cannabis cultivation facility raised debates over zoning regulations and security measures.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 3/4/25
- 03/04/2025
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent meeting of the Hampden Board of Selectmen focused on infrastructure upgrades for the Senior Center, budgetary concerns related to regional assessments, and potential financial strategies for the town’s future projects.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/4/25
- 03/05/2025
- 58 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the recent meeting of the Littleton School Committee, discussions primarily centered around the Shaker Lane Elementary School project, with a strong focus on sustainability and energy efficiency. The project aims to integrate sustainable practices and comply with Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) guidelines. Energy use intensity (EUI) targets, potential HVAC systems, and the community’s climate action plan were also topics of discussion.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 03/04/2025
- 110 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Township Environmental Commission meeting covered a wide range of topics, but the most contentious issue was a proposed warehouse development by Onyx on Old New Brunswick Road. The proposal has triggered community opposition, primarily due to environmental concerns linked to nearby Buckeye pipelines. The development is planned close to pipelines carrying diesel and gasoline, raising fears of potential environmental hazards and echoes of past incidents, such as a significant leak in Bucks County and an explosion in Edison.
