- MA
- Bristol County
- 5/1/24
- 05/02/2024
- 44 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Acushnet Conservation Commission recently addressed the future of local farmland, with a key focus on designating land for agricultural importance and the rising number of solar farms. The commission considered the initiative to identify Farmland of local importance, which would increase eligibility for funding under the Agricultural Land Easement program, against the backdrop of growing concerns over the impact of solar farms on the town’s landscape.
- NJ
- Sussex County
- 5/1/24
- 05/01/2024
- 183 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Sparta Planning Board meeting, discussions were held regarding the revised design of DCR Diamond Chip Realty’s warehouse project. The project plan, which had undergone substantial amendments and raised significant legal and procedural questions, was the focal point of the meeting. The board grappled with issues pertaining to the adequacy of public notice, legal precedents, and the interpretation of zoning ordinances as they relate to the proposed development.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/30/24
- 05/01/2024
- 100 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Montgomery School Board meeting, attention was given to the district’s budget, with a 2% tax levy increase and a decrease in the total recommended budget from the previous year. The board also addressed the approval of a new director of special services, safety bus inspections, and the V card prescription management benefit. Public comments raised concerns about school start times, transparency, and the need for ethical audits.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/30/24
- 04/30/2024
- 179 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Monroe Township Zoning Board approved a application for a self-storage facility, subject to various conditions. This decision came after discussions on the project’s aspects, including stormwater management, lighting, and the impact on the local community. The board also considered other applications, such as variances for residential property renovations and the construction of a 6-foot fence in a front yard which was approved after compliance with the planner’s comments.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/30/24
- 05/07/2024
- 119 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Community Resources Committee recently focused on refining the solar bylaw. The discussions revolved around whether certain elements, such as design standards and battery energy storage systems, should be incorporated within the bylaw or outlined separately in rules and regulations. Additionally, the committee deliberated on the sufficiency of the applicant pool for the planning board and the strategies for enhancing diversity and participation.