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- Essex County
- 4/15/25
- 04/15/2025
- 12 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Lawrence Board of Health meeting, the board approved a variance request for VNV Market to operate a seafood retail business on South Union Street. The meeting also addressed compliance issues surrounding the sale of raw seafood and other food safety protocols.
- MA
- Essex County
- 4/15/25
- 04/15/2025
- 163 Minutes
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Overview: The Lawrence City Council meeting on April 15, 2025, focused heavily on traffic and parking issues surrounding the newly renovated Oliver Middle School on Oak Street. The council discussed various proposed changes to improve safety and manage congestion, including altering on-street parking plans and creating dedicated drop-off zones.
- MA
- Essex County
- 4/14/25
- 04/14/2025
- 30 Minutes
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Overview: The Lawrence City Council focused on financial oversight and infrastructure improvements during its recent hybrid budget and finance meeting, emphasizing scrutiny over the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority’s management of $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the impact of a downtown construction project on local businesses.
- MA
- Essex County
- 4/8/25
- 04/08/2025
- 714 Minutes
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Overview: The Lawrence City Council meeting held on April 8, 2025, addressed issues ranging from illegal housing units to the regulation of taxi and livery services. Key discussions centered on the effectiveness of the rental registration ordinance, the impact of illegal apartments, and the challenges local taxi services face amid rising competition from rideshare companies.
- MA
- Essex County
- 4/1/25
- 04/01/2025
- 161 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Lawrence City Council meeting, council members grappled with issues, particularly focusing on parking regulations during snow emergencies. After a debate, the council approved a motion to increase fines for illegal parking during snow emergencies from $50 to $100. The decision, passed with a vote of 6 in favor and 2 opposed, reflects ongoing frustrations with compliance during the 67 snow emergencies experienced over the winter season.
