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- Essex County
- 6/5/25
- 06/05/2025
- 169 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Marblehead School Committee meeting, members and community participants engaged in a heated discussion about the committee’s stance on an anti-Semitism proclamation and the need for enhanced mental health resources in schools. The committee’s handling of these issues drew significant public attention, reflecting broader societal concerns over educational content and student welfare.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 6/4/25
- 06/06/2025
- 211 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Greenfield City Council meeting focused heavily on a proposal by AT&T to construct a new telecommunications tower in a residential area. The proposal has sparked significant concern among residents regarding the necessity and safety of the tower, as well as the adequacy of the data supporting AT&T’s claims of a coverage gap. The meeting featured discussions on the integrity of the proposal, the legal standards involved, and the potential impact on the community.
- MA
- Essex County
- 6/4/25
- 06/04/2025
- 246 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Swampscott Select Board confronted ongoing legal challenges surrounding host community agreements with cannabis retailers, debated changes to local traffic management, and discussed community initiatives. Among the pivotal discussions was the legal scrutiny over the additional 3% fee from cannabis businesses, which has been paused due to litigation affecting similar fees in other communities.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/4/25
- 06/05/2025
- 20 Minutes
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Overview: The Southampton Planning Board convened on June 4, 2025, with a brief agenda. The key decision was to recommend that the select board waive the town’s right of first refusal on a parcel of land located on Crooked Ledge Road, following a similar recommendation from the conservation commission. The board also conducted its annual officer elections.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 6/4/25
- 06/05/2025
- 86 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Licensing Board’s recent virtual meeting on June 4, 2025, spotlighted community apprehensions regarding the proposed closing hours of a new restaurant, Maple and Ash, planned to open in a residential area of the Seaport District. Residents expressed strong opposition to the proposed 2 a.m. closing time, fearing noise disturbances and other community impacts. This issue dominated the meeting, overshadowing other licensing applications.
