- FL
- Martin County
- 08/12/2024
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Martin County School Board meeting delved into proposals affecting insurance contributions, arbitration provisions, and other key elements of collective bargaining, highlighting financial and procedural concerns.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 8/7/24
- 08/08/2024
- 309 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston City Council’s recent meeting primarily focused on the potential closure of Kearney Hospital, with councilors calling for the Boston Public Health Commission to declare a public health emergency in response. The councilors emphasized the critical role Kearney Hospital plays in the community, particularly for underserved populations, and the far-reaching implications its closure would have.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 8/6/24
- 08/07/2024
- 84 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Townsend Select Board meeting, the board unanimously approved a temporary memorandum of understanding (MOU) to transition the police department to 12-hour shifts. This trial period, set from August 18 through December 31, seeks to address staffing shortages and improve shift coverage. The decision comes as the department struggles with a deficit of three positions, exacerbating strain on existing staff, particularly during the summer months.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 8/6/24
- 08/06/2024
- 80 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cocoa Beach Pension Board discussed potential adjustments to the pension plan’s financial assumptions, reviewed market performance, and addressed various administrative matters, including the reappointment of Chris Kean and a pending disability application for a police officer.
- FL
- Martin County
- 08/02/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Martin County School Board meeting focused on critical financial issues, including skyrocketing insurance premiums for employees and proposed performance-based pay raises. The session also discussed arbitration processes within the collective bargaining agreement and the Teacher Salary Increase Allocation (TSIA).