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- Hampshire County
- 2/10/25
- 02/10/2025
- 120 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Hatfield School Committee meeting, discussions were dominated by the kindergarten entrance age policy and the introduction of expanded mental health and student support initiatives. These topics highlighted the committee’s focus on student readiness and well-being, while also addressing the challenges of maintaining consistent educational practices across the district.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 2/5/25
- 02/05/2025
- 48 Minutes
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Overview: The Hatfield Planning Board convened on February 5, 2025, to discuss significant amendments to the zoning bylaws concerning accessory dwelling units (ADUs). These changes aim to align local regulations with a new state law permitting detached ADUs, thereby promoting affordable housing. The board also tackled issues concerning historic district design standards and a straightforward Approval Not Required (ANR) application for a land parcel division.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 1/28/25
- 01/28/2025
- 114 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Hatfield Select Board meeting on January 28th, 2025, was marked by discussions on staffing challenges within the police and fire departments, budget presentations, and recognition of a community milestone. The board addressed concerns about police staffing affecting service delivery, discussed budgetary needs for continuous fire department operations, and celebrated Irma W. Donis’s 100th birthday with the Boston Post Golden Cane Award.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 1/14/25
- 01/14/2025
- 92 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Hatfield Select Board meeting, discussions centered around the financial hurdles posed by a projected 15% spike in health insurance costs, the resignation of the Department of Public Works (DPW) director, and strategic budget allocations. These issues underscore the board’s efforts to manage town resources effectively while addressing personnel changes.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 1/13/25
- 01/13/2025
- 183 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Hatfield School Committee meeting focused on the challenges of managing special education services and the associated financial implications, alongside discussions about the school budget and upcoming senior class trips. Adjustmentsttention was given to the increasing costs of student services, with a projected budget rise that highlighted a funding gap for the upcoming fiscal year.
