- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 10/21/24
- 10/22/2024
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Middletown Town Council meeting saw an impassioned plea from community members and advocates urging the council to prioritize affordable housing solutions, amidst discussions on various ordinances and community issues. The council unanimously passed ordinances related to property acquisitions while residents emphasized the need for action on housing affordability.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 10/21/24
- 10/22/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Conway Selectboard meeting held on October 21st covered several topics, including the hiring of a new CDL driver for the highway department, the approval of a contract for a street light study, and discussions on environmental initiatives and tax work-off program parameters. The board unanimously approved the hiring of Raymond Miscavage as a CDL driver, discussed measures for invasive species management, and decided on the maintenance strategy for Bigalow Meadow.
- MA
- Worcester County
- 10/21/24
- 10/22/2024
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Gardner City Council meeting on October 21, 2024, addressed several issues, most notably approving the relocation of a utility pole on Elm Street as part of a road widening project linked to the Safe Routes to School initiative. This project aims to enhance safety and infrastructure around Gardner Public Schools. The meeting also saw discussions about budget appropriations, free cash certification, and the demolition of a blighted property.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 10/21/24
- 10/22/2024
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During its recent meeting, the Townsend Planning Board deliberated on several issues, with the proposed age-restricted development on Depot Road Extension taking center stage. The meeting, which started at 6:33 p.m. on October 21, 2024, was marked by an in-depth examination of the application submitted by Kevin Smith and Ken Tully, which seeks to construct three residential duplex buildings containing six units. Significant concerns were raised about zoning compliance, particularly in relation to the project’s adherence to the two-acre minimum requirement as stipulated in local bylaws for age-restricted developments.
- MN
- Dakota County
- 10/21/24
- 10/21/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Farmington City Council meeting, a portion of the agenda was dominated by public opposition to proposed changes in the city’s comprehensive plan that could pave the way for industrial development, including a large data center campus, near residential areas. Residents expressed apprehension about the potential impact on their community, urging the council to prioritize livability and transparency in their decision-making processes.