- MA
- Barnstable County
- 6/4/24
- 06/26/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Yarmouth Energy Committee recently convened to address a range of topics central to the community’s energy future, focusing on decarbonization initiatives, energy efficiency programs, and the expansion of renewable energy sources. Notably, the Committee discussed a program by the Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC), aimed at decarbonizing deed-restricted properties for low and moderate-income residents by installing high-efficiency heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and solar systems, along with backup batteries for some. The program has seen significant uptake with 84 applicants, 54 approvals, and 16 completions since its inception over a year ago.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/4/24
- 06/17/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Franklin (Somerset County) Sewerage Authority Committee discussed several matters including land acquisitions, a contentious sewer charge ordinance, and financial strategies to maintain operational cash flow and Moody’s Bond rating. Of particular interest was the intense deliberation surrounding a new developers agreement for Burch Glenn residential development and the financial and precedential implications it may have for the Authority.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 6/4/24
- 06/06/2024
- 79 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a debate, the Westport Historical Commission grappled with the issue of installing solar panels in the town’s historical district. The discussion was among the most significant at the recent meeting, with members divided over a homeowner’s application to add solar panels to their property, a decision with long-term implications for the district’s architectural integrity and the community’s environmental footprint.
- FL
- Lake County
- 6/3/24
- 06/03/2024
- 78 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Leesburg Electric Advisory Board’s recent meeting centered on critical financial issues facing the utility, including a potential rate increase, decreasing cash reserves, and the impact of investments from The Villages on the electric and general fund. The board discussed the need for a new rate study to address changing consumption patterns and the potential impact of rate adjustments on the utility’s revenue.
- NJ
- Essex County
- 6/3/24
- 06/04/2024
- 155 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Verona Town Council meeting, the council deliberated on proposed zoning amendments that would allow for assisted living facilities and co-working spaces within the township, particularly in the C2 Zone. This topic was at the forefront of the agenda due to its potential impact on residential areas, emergency services, and overall land use planning. The council also engaged in discussions about a development project aimed at offering affordable housing, known as Verona Flats, and the potential addition of a Fairview Avenue well facility treatment project. Additionally, the council debated the merits of moving municipal elections from May to November and the restructuring of advisory committees to limit the voting rights of council liaisons.