Marlborough City Council Addresses Affordable Housing and Zoning Amendments in Detailed Session

Overview: The Marlborough City Council meeting on August 4, 2025, involved discussions on several topics including zoning amendments, affordable housing standards, and financial transfers. The council deliberated on zoning changes for the Ames Village overlay district, the allocation of funds for municipal contracts, and modifications to zoning regulations to accommodate new housing developments.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board Addresses Crosswalk Concerns and Financial Management Review

Overview: In the latest meeting of the Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board, members addressed issues concerning pedestrian safety at key intersections and the initiation of a financial management review to optimize town operations. The board also tackled overnight camping issues at local beaches, discussed infrastructure improvements, and evaluated the town’s approach to service fees and transportation initiatives.

Minneapolis City Council Budget Committee Discusses Traffic Safety Cameras and Budget Allocations

Overview: In a recent session, the Minneapolis City Council’s Budget Committee discussed crucial budget allocations with a strong emphasis on public safety initiatives, including a traffic safety camera pilot program, and addressed a variety of departmental funding updates.

Hampden Select Board Denies National Grid’s Pole Petition Amid Solar Project Concerns

Overview: During a recent meeting of the Hampden Board of Selectmen, the board denied a petition from National Grid concerning the installation of utility poles on Glendale Road. The meeting, held in the Townhouse auditorium and broadcast via Zoom, saw a discussion about National Grid’s proposal to upgrade a single-phase line to a three-phase line with spacer cable, which would involve installing approximately seven new poles. Keegan Lynch, representing National Grid, explained that this upgrade aimed to enhance reliability and improve voltage quality for customers. However, the project faced objections due to its intersection with a proposed solar field project and previous conservation commission hearings.

Conway Residents Demand Action on Hazardous Roads and Speeding Issues

Overview: The recent Conway Selectboard meeting saw residents expressing concerns over the deteriorating condition of local roads and persistent issues with speeding vehicles.