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- Hampden County
- 4/8/25
- 04/09/2025
- 95 Minutes
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Overview: The East Longmeadow Town Council meeting on April 8, 2025, focused on topics including the celebration of National Library Week, approval of a liquor license transfer, and discussions about regulating private vehicle sales on residential properties. These discussions were part of a broader agenda that included fiscal updates and community event announcements.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 4/8/25
- 04/08/2025
- 344 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Brookline Select Board meeting on April 8, 2025, centered on urgent financial challenges within the public school system and a proposal to ban foie gras. Educators, union leaders, and residents voiced concerns about looming budget cuts that threaten essential educational services and the potential departure of skilled staff. Simultaneously, the board grappled with ethical considerations surrounding animal welfare and local business impacts related to the proposed foie gras ban.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 4/8/25
- 04/09/2025
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Southwick Planning Board convened to address several issues, including significant amendments to the site plan review and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) bylaws, as well as discussions on water resource protection and infrastructure projects.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/8/25
- 04/09/2025
- 249 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hatfield Select Board meeting focused heavily on budgetary concerns for the fire and ambulance department, examining a proposal to allocate $376,000 for salaries to ensure consistent staffing. This proposal is part of a broader effort to address staffing shortages that have led to missed emergency calls. The board discussed the addition of two full-time basic positions and one full-time medic, aiming to staff the department with at least two individuals at all times, addressing current gaps that have exacerbated response times and operational effectiveness.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 4/8/25
- 04/10/2025
- 244 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent meeting of the Greenfield City Council, attention was focused on the discussion surrounding proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The community was deeply divided, with public comments reflecting a broad spectrum of opinions on the issue. The council explored various orders, including those limiting ADUs to one per lot, which some members believed was essential for maintaining the city’s character and managing housing crises responsibly. However, others opposed these restrictions, arguing they could stifle necessary housing development.
