Longmeadow Select Board Faces Public Concern Over Gateway Fiber Transparency and Water Rate Revisions

Overview: The Longmeadow Select Board meeting on May 5, 2025, was dominated by discussions on the involvement of Gateway Fiber in developing a fiber network in the town and the need to revise water rate structures to accommodate necessary infrastructure improvements.

Minnetrista City Council Debates New Ordinance Allowing Chickens on Residential Properties

Overview: In a recent meeting on May 5, 2025, the Minnetrista City Council tackled several issues, from infrastructure projects to legislative updates. However, the most debated and newsworthy topic was the proposal to permit chickens in residential areas.

Franklin Environmental Commission Advances Solar Energy and Sustainability Initiatives Amidst Warehouse Proposal Debate

Overview: During the recent Franklin Environmental Commission meeting, discussions were held around the B9 House warehouse proposal, the commission’s advocacy for solar energy solutions, and various sustainability initiatives.

Dighton Board of Selectmen Tackles Composting Initiative and Trash Management Costs

Overview: The recent Dighton Board of Selectmen meeting focused on the town’s eligibility for a crucial grant, the promotion of compost bins as a sustainability measure, and the reevaluation of the town’s trash management financing.

Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board Discusses Property Tax Abatement to Fund Parking Lot Improvements

Overview: In a recent Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board meeting, the board focused on a property tax abatement proposal to fund parking lot improvements, addressing ongoing budgetary constraints. The abatement would allow the district to reallocate funds initially set aside for parking lot improvements to cover a $130,000 annual cost related to a water and sewer bond from the city of Gibbon. This financial maneuver is critical for maintaining the district’s fiscal health.