- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/10/24
- 06/11/2024
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Building Emissions Review Board convened to tackle the issue of reducing building emissions as part of the city’s comprehensive climate strategy. The meeting’s focal point was the ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO), which aims to bring large buildings in line with ambitious net zero emissions targets by 2050. Amidst the technical discussions, the board grappled with the immediate challenge of non-compliance among buildings, particularly those managed by the Boston Housing Authority, and the complexities involved in retrofitting properties to meet the standards.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/5/24
- 06/06/2024
- 248 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent Easthampton City Council meeting, significant time was devoted to the discussion around the establishment of an account to receive funds from opioid lawsuit settlements. The debate centered on how to allocate and oversee these funds, with council members expressing various concerns about transparency and public involvement in the decision-making process. In addition to the opioid settlement discussions, the meeting also covered a range of topics including the city’s budget and appropriations, the impact of rental increases on local artists, and the commendation of students by the “We the People” team.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 6/5/24
- 06/05/2024
- 302 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Dunedin City Commission engaged in discussions about the city’s financial status, focusing on budget shortfalls, property tax levels, and the potential impact of vacancies on city operations. The commissioners also reviewed the progress and funding of various infrastructure and sustainability projects, including updates on the wastewater treatment plant, the solar energy feasibility study, and the resiliency rebate program.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 6/4/24
- 06/04/2024
- 93 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to bolster its commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, the Chatham Select Board made strides in climate action initiatives and granted the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center a one-day entertainment license for hosting music events. The meeting, held on June 4th, 2024, also addressed a range of topics from policy discussions on deceased marine mammals to the promotion of solar energy projects and the appointment of a new Human Services Committee member.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 6/4/24
- 06/05/2024
- 64 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Acushnet Board of Selectmen, one notable issues discussed were infrastructure improvements on Slip Street, the procurement of new mowers for the town’s golf course through a lease agreement, and the successful acquisition of a grant to expand the town’s municipal fiber optic network.