- MA
- Suffolk County
- 7/17/24
- 07/17/2024
- 118 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Cannabis Board met to discuss a range of topics, with a debate surrounding a private agreement between a cannabis business and the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) taking center stage. The disagreement focused on the sale of pre-rolled cannabis products and their impact on the downtown business environment. Additionally, the meeting covered a new business application by Rooted in LLC for a marijuana courier license, which included comprehensive community support and a commitment to diversity and environmentally friendly operations.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 134 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Hopkinton Select Board meeting, the advancement of a plan to establish a Cultural District emerged as the focal point. The proposed district aims to attract artists and foster economic growth by encompassing the downtown and historical areas of Hopkinton. With potential access to state grants and special zoning overlays, the board expressed positive feedback, with some members planning to attend an upcoming meeting and participate in a tour of the district on July 30th.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 7/16/24
- 07/17/2024
- 64 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent session, Westport Personnel Board has unanimously approved a $25 per hour pay rate for the part-time Animal Control Officer (ACO) position. The meeting also addressed the need for utilizing a recent compensation study to correct salary discrepancies across various town departments, including the underpaid position of the Town Administrator.
- FL
- Martin County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 102 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Martin County School Board meeting, the board unanimously approved a proposal to adjust school start times for the 2024-2025 school year to comply with Florida statute. This change will see elementary schools beginning instruction at 7:40 a.m., middle schools at 9:20 a.m., and high schools at 8:30 a.m., allowing students to arrive 10 minutes later than in the previous year.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 66 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent meeting, the Hillsdale Borough Council engaged in vigorous discussion over proposed changes to the tree ordinance. The meeting also touched on multiple issues, including the Hillsdale Ambulance Service’s staffing model transition, the appointment of police officers, and the potential implementation of artificial turf fields.