Miami Beach Committee Tackles Historic Preservation, Water Quality, and Business Regulations

Overview: The Miami Beach Land Use and Sustainability Committee met to discuss a range of issues impacting the city, including proposed changes to the historic preservation ordinance, ongoing water quality concerns, and regulations affecting local businesses.

Chatham Select Board Grapples with Airport Safety Concerns Amid Rising Charter Flights

Overview: The Chatham Select Board meeting on March 11, 2025, addressed a range of community issues, prominently featuring a heated discussion on the future of Chatham Municipal Airport. Concerns were raised about the increasing operations of larger aircraft and the potential risks posed to local residents. The meeting also included a liquor license transfer, updates on the town’s drought management, collective bargaining agreements, and several budgetary considerations.

Newbury Select Board Deliberates Zoning Bylaw Overhaul and Budget Challenges Amid Financial Constraints

Overview: The Newbury Select Board meeting addressed issues, including an extensive review of zoning bylaws and the town’s financial challenges. The board discussed adapting the town’s zoning regulations to comply with updated state and federal laws and deliberated on budgetary constraints that may impact local services and projects.

Detroit Lakes City Council Approves $2.2 Million Shorewood Drive Improvement Project Amidst Parking Concerns

Overview: The Detroit Lakes City Council has given the green light to a $2.2 million street improvement project for Shorewood Drive, prioritizing much-needed pavement rehabilitation while opting against the addition of parking facilities.

Shutesbury Select Board Approves Key Interconnection for Solar Projects and Discusses Town Meeting Date Changes

Overview: The Shutesbury Select Board convened to address significant initiatives, including the execution of agreements for solar panel interconnection with National Grid, the endorsement of legislative support for the Quin Watershed, and deliberations on rescheduling the annual town meeting. The meeting covered a broad array of topics, focusing on both immediate and long-term community concerns.