Fall River Commission Weighs Townhouse Project Amid Environmental and Community Concerns

Overview: The Fall River Conservation Commission meeting focused on various environmental and development projects, with attention devoted to a proposed townhouse development on South Beacon Street. The plan, which replaces an earlier self-storage facility proposal, involves constructing 21 residential units across seven triplex buildings.

Dighton Selectmen Contemplate New User Fee for Trash Collection Amidst Budget Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Dighton Board of Selectmen, discussions centered around the town’s waste management strategies, primarily focusing on transitioning from a tax-based funding model to a user fee system for trash collection. This move is aimed at alleviating the town’s financial burden, specifically the rising annual cost of over $800,000 for trash services. Additionally, the meeting covered other waste management initiatives, such as grant opportunities for a swap shed and backyard composting programs.

Bayport City Council Reviews Mosquito Control, Public Safety, and Infrastructure Concerns

Overview: The April 7th, 2025, Bayport City Council meeting focused on several issues, including an extensive presentation on mosquito control efforts by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD), public safety updates concerning legal system accountability and crime trends, and community infrastructure concerns, particularly relating to road safety and visibility on Point Road.

Falmouth Select Board Approves Sewer Project Debt Exemption for May Ballot

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Falmouth Select Board voted to place a debt exemption ballot question on the May 2025 election ballot. This question concerns the funding for the Great Pond Phase 1 Sewer Project, a significant municipal initiative aimed at improving water quality by removing nitrogen discharge from septic systems in the Brick Pond watershed. The town plans to finance this project through Proposition 2 and a half debt exemption and has applied for 0% interest loans from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. If successful, around 92% of the project’s costs could be covered by these loans, potentially preventing a tax increase.

Monroe Council Debates Stonebridge Nursing Services Autonomy Amidst Community Concerns

Overview: The Monroe Town Council meeting was marked by a highly engaged discussion about the proposed ordinance that would allow Stonebridge, one of the town’s gated communities, to decide independently on its nursing services. This debate underscored broader themes of community autonomy, fairness in regulatory application, and the implications of changing long-standing health service mandates.