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- MA
- Hampden County
- 7/22/25
- 07/23/2025
- 157 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Southwick Planning Board meeting was dominated by discussions about the Sunnyside Ranch subdivision, where residents expressed concerns over the potential release of subdivision infrastructure security. Public comments highlighted discrepancies in the subdivision’s development, with residents opposing the release of security until all necessary improvements were completed. This contentious issue revealed broader concerns about safety, compliance, and accountability within the development.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/22/25
- 07/23/2025
- 174 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee, stormwater management issues were at the forefront as discussions centered around the proposed construction project at Zero BL Street. Participants raised multiple concerns about the stormwater management system’s design, functionality, and its potential impact on surrounding properties.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 7/22/25
- 07/23/2025
- 72 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the Southampton Select Board, issues regarding the water department’s staffing and compensation took center stage. The board approved a new overtime compensation policy for the department, which is grappling with understaffing and competitive pay challenges. The approved policy, set to expire on December 31, 2025, aims to address the immediate needs of the department, which currently employs only two staff members. The approved policy stipulates that qualified employees working weekends will receive a minimum of four hours of overtime pay at one and a half times their regular rate for hours exceeding 40 in a week. However, these employees must perform their duties for the entire four-hour period or be considered on-call if work is insufficient.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 7/22/25
- 89 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Natick School Committee tackled several issues, focusing on enrollment projections, financial management principles, and traffic studies in connection with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) program. The meeting, which took place on July 22nd, was attended by all committee members, including newly appointed member Ms. Keani Gomes, representing the METCO families.
- MA
- Plymouth County
- 7/22/25
- 07/23/2025
- 84 Minutes
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Overview: In a discussion at the Kingston Board of Selectmen meeting, members and participants debated the implications of the town’s water usage moratorium on growth, infrastructure, and community development, while also addressing pressing water management challenges.
