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- Franklin County
- 5/19/25
- 05/22/2025
- 107 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Sunderland Select Board meeting, members and attendees engaged in an extensive discussion about a proposed $50 million shared-use path along Route 116. This initiative, which aims to establish a 6.7-mile path connecting key areas such as the University of Massachusetts and the Noric Rail Trail, was the meeting’s focal point. The project, designed to promote connectivity and safe recreational opportunities, includes a 10-foot-wide path with grass buffers and reduced travel lane widths. Although still in the conceptual phase, the project has sparked considerable interest and debate among board members and the community.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/19/25
- 99 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The recent Natick School Committee meeting saw the approval of water data collectors at Kennedy Middle School and Wilson, a move that required the committee’s consent due to the installations being on school property. This decision was part of a broader meeting agenda that included updates on curriculum changes, enrollment projections, and a grant cycle that saw high participation.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 5/19/25
- 05/19/2025
- 59 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a notable move during the recent Chelsea City Council meeting, several properties were approved for acquisition through eminent domain to advance the island and river flood barrier project. The project, which involves taking properties on Market Street and Beechum Street, aims to bolster the city’s flood protection measures. The acquisitions will be funded by a state grant and previously allocated city funds.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/19/25
- 208 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Natick Zoning Board, members reviewed several proposals, sparking debates over building heights, local zoning compliance, and neighborhood impacts. Key discussions included the proposed developments on Liberty Street and Westfield Road, as well as ongoing issues related to the self-storage facility on Mill Street. Concerns from residents and board members alike highlighted the complexities of adhering to zoning bylaws while accommodating community needs.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 5/19/25
- 05/19/2025
- 134 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Medford School Committee convened to address issues, focusing on the expansion of after-school programs and potential changes to graduation requirements. Key discussions involved enhancing after-school offerings through partnerships and community engagement, while also considering adjustments to physical education and health course requirements for graduation.
