- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/9/24
- 10/09/2024
- 172 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a Hopkinton Select Board meeting, residents vehemently opposed a proposed variance for a gas station development on West Main Street, citing environmental, safety, and community character concerns. The variance, which would allow for the construction of a country store with a gas station on land zoned for agricultural use, became a focal point of the meeting, reflecting widespread community apprehension about the project’s implications.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 10/9/24
- 10/10/2024
- 129 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Easthampton City Council, discussions were dominated by a resolution supporting the Massachusetts state ballot question to decriminalize certain natural psychedelics for therapeutic use. The council heard public testimonies advocating for the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, emphasizing the need for community health to take precedence over commercial interests.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 10/9/24
- 10/09/2024
- 222 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council meeting addressed issues, including the allocation of federal funds, public safety, and community honors. The session saw discussion on the use of $7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day, and acknowledging community leaders for their contributions.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/9/24
- 10/13/2024
- 150 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting saw the approval of a five-year electricity supply contract with Constellation Energy, projected to save the town on municipal electricity costs. This decision was made following a presentation by Charlotte Diago, representing Constellation Energy, who detailed the benefits of the proposed contract, including competitive pricing and the ability to adjust terms based on usage. The contract aims to lock in rates lower than current residential aggregation prices, with the first-year rate around 11.7 cents per kilowatt hour, down from the current 15.7 cents for residents.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/8/24
- 10/09/2024
- 185 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Carlisle Select Board meeting, the board delved into the proposed Municipal Landscape Policy, which seeks to enhance environmental sustainability across municipal properties. The board also navigated various fiscal discussions, focusing on the town’s budget projections, property tax trends, and capital planning for the coming years.