- NJ
- Union County
- 10/22/24
- 10/22/2024
- 148 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Summit City Council meeting was marked by in-depth discussions on initiatives aimed at reducing costs for residents, particularly through a proposed energy aggregation program. The program, which would allow Summit to collaborate with other municipalities to purchase energy, was a focal point. Additionally, the meeting addressed various community and financial management issues, including affordable housing expenditures, staffing shortages, and public safety concerns.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/22/24
- 10/22/2024
- 114 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Dunstable Board of Selectmen approved the renewal of the Charter Spectrum cable television license for a ten-year term, noting changes in the cable industry, while residents expressed deep concerns about traffic safety and enforcement on local roads.
- MA
- Essex County
- 10/22/24
- 10/22/2024
- 14 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Lawrence City Council meeting, a proposal to amend the zoning map for a property on South Broadway from R2 to B1 was notable. The council decided to withdraw this item from their agenda without a vote, following a court decision and a Lawrence Planning Board recommendation to deny the request. Additionally, discussions were held on traffic and parking issues, including handicap parking requests and traffic control on East Haverhill Street.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 10/21/24
- 10/22/2024
- 103 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Pleasantville City Council meeting, members grappled with issues ranging from police department promotions to community safety concerns and urban development. Among the most discussions was the controversy surrounding police promotions and the purchase of uniforms for officers in acting positions.
- NJ
- Passaic County
- 10/21/24
- 10/22/2024
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Little Falls Town Council meeting, concerns about traffic safety on Lower Notch Road were addressed, highlighted by resident Debbie Lorence. Lorence, who has been part of the community for 61 years, raised issues regarding inadequate speed signage and reckless driving on the road, which has seen increased traffic following nearby construction. The council explored potential solutions, including additional signage, increased police presence, and the possibility of implementing blinking speed signs and traffic control measures.