- NJ
- Ocean County
- 10/10/24
- 10/11/2024
- 35 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Lacey Town Council meeting, public comments dominated the session as residents voiced dissatisfaction with the council’s engagement and decision-making processes. Criticism centered around the perceived lack of respect from council members towards constituents, concerns about hasty decisions in zoning matters, and frustration over local development priorities.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 10/10/24
- 10/11/2024
- 127 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a detailed session of the Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals, the meeting focused on a spectrum of issues related to affordable housing projects, including financial hurdles, compliance with local regulations, and management plans for proposed developments. The ongoing economic uncertainties, such as rising construction costs and interest rates, were highlighted as concerns impacting project timelines and financial viability.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 10/9/24
- 10/09/2024
- 34 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent meeting of the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board on October 9, 2024, members focused on two initiatives: the redevelopment of city-owned tax title properties and the implementation of a first-time homebuyer down payment assistance program.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/9/24
- 10/10/2024
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fall River Planning Board’s latest meeting focused on significant zoning changes aimed at addressing the city’s housing shortage. A proposal to expand the Housing Development Zone (HD1) overlay district was discussed in detail, with the potential to repurpose existing mills for residential use. This expansion, covering approximately 70 acres, is intended to facilitate the creation of more than 300 housing units, leveraging federal and state tax credits to offset rehabilitation costs.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/9/24
- 10/09/2024
- 13 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Dighton Board of Assessors reviewed several key items, including the finalization of language for the Hero Act and discussions surrounding a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for a solar farm on Brook Street. The board aims to present these matters at the special town meeting scheduled for November.