- MA
- Essex County
- 7/24/24
- 07/25/2024
- 73 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Planning Board, in their recent meeting, unanimously approved a special permit application for a common driveway and engaged in discussions surrounding the withdrawal from chapter 61a for a property on Central Street. In a session that saw the introduction of the new Planning Director Kristen Grubbs, members also deliberated on a request by the Newbury Golf Center and the reorganization of the board’s leadership roles.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 7/24/24
- 07/24/2024
- 279 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Opa-Locka City Commission meeting delved into budgetary discussions, citizen concerns over city management, and debates regarding the handling of a traffic violation by a city employee. There were also conversations about the reallocation of funds for building projects and infrastructure improvements, with a particular focus on the urgency of completing projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) before the December deadline.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 7/24/24
- 07/25/2024
- 174 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Madeira Beach City Board of Commissioners meeting, discussions centered on the contentious topics of adjusting the mayor and commissioners’ compensation and the construction of a parking garage in John’s Pass Village. These issues were at the forefront of a meeting that also covered concerns over increased traffic, law enforcement services, zoning changes for short-term rentals, and flood plain amendments.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 7/24/24
- 07/24/2024
- 122 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Chatham Conservation Commission deliberated on several high-stakes projects concerning environmental conservation and property development. The session’s focal point was the controversial airport vegetation management plan aimed at removing obstructions within navigable airspace. This initiative was met with rigorous scrutiny due to its potential impact on local ecosystems, particularly the Vernal pool. The commission voted to close the hearing on the airport project, with one member abstaining.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 7/24/24
- 07/24/2024
- 29 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Acushnet Conservation Commission’s recent hearing on July 24th, 2024, was marked by discussions about significant projects including Eversource Energy’s new 115 kV electric transmission line and AMN State Holdings LLC’s residential subdivision proposal. Delays in public hearings due to abutter notification issues and additional environmental reviews underscored the session’s focus on ensuring community engagement and environmental diligence.