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- MA
- Bristol County
- 7/17/25
- 07/17/2025
- 46 Minutes
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Overview: At the latest Westport Beach Committee meeting, concerns over safety regulations and public conduct at local beaches took center stage. Discussions highlighted recent incidents involving jet skiers at Cherry and Webb Beach, the aftermath of Fourth of July celebrations on East Beach, and the challenges of enforcing beach closing times and safety measures.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 7/17/25
- 07/18/2025
- 132 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During the recent Falmouth Zoning Board meeting, attention was given to the proposal by Larry and Valerie Sullivan to convert a non-conforming garage into a single-family residence on Melrose Avenue. This application, which has drawn both legal scrutiny and community interest, seeks a special permit to raise and rebuild the existing structure. The proposed residence would include a single-car garage and a one-bedroom home, covering a footprint of 756 square feet and standing 23 feet 11 inches tall.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/17/25
- 07/18/2025
- 110 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Littleton Zoning Board of Appeals convened with an unexpectedly complex agenda, as procedural complications and a contentious variance application dominated the meeting. The session, held on Shadic Street, grappled with the absence of fully qualified members due to expired terms, while simultaneously addressing a significant variance request that drew considerable public interest and debate.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 7/17/25
- 07/21/2025
- 62 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Brookline School Committee’s recent meeting was marked by the unanimous appointment of Dr. Robin Benoy as the interim deputy superintendent for teaching and learning, alongside progress in transitioning the adult education program, BASE, to the Recreation Department. The deliberations highlighted the committee’s focus on enhancing educational leadership and expanding community programs.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 7/17/25
- 07/18/2025
- 168 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At its recent meeting, the Boston Planning and Development Board approved several significant initiatives, including a $9.8 million climate-ready workforce grant to the Boston Climate Jobs Alliance and numerous housing development projects aimed at increasing affordable housing and community resilience. These approvals are part of broader efforts to address climate change, urban development, and displacement in the city.