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- MA
- Franklin County
- 4/7/25
- 04/09/2025
- 95 Minutes
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Overview: The recent meeting of the Sunderland Select Board focused on financial discussions, including budget adjustments for fiscal year 2026 and the implementation of short-term rental regulations. The board addressed substantial budgetary changes, such as reallocations to the highway and recreation departments, while exploring new capital project funding strategies. Additionally, discussions on short-term rental regulations highlighted the town’s aim to generate new tax revenue from platforms like Airbnb.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 3/31/25
- 04/08/2025
- 96 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Sunderland Select Board meeting focused on budgetary challenges, highlighted by a projected shortfall of approximately $600,000 in the town’s finances. Additionally, urgent discussions revolved around the maintenance needs of the town’s recreational fields, emphasizing the necessity for structural financial solutions to ensure long-term sustainability.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 3/17/25
- 03/19/2025
- 34 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent Sunderland Select Board meeting, discussions emerged surrounding the town’s financial challenges, including a budget shortfall, potential new revenue from Airbnb rentals, and the possibility of a debt exclusion to fund necessary capital projects. These issues underscore the town’s efforts to balance fiscal responsibility with infrastructure needs.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 3/10/25
- 03/13/2025
- 120 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Sunderland Select Board met to discuss pressing financial challenges, focusing on budget shortfalls exacerbated by decreased property valuations and rising expenses. The meeting detailed the town’s struggles to manage its budget, with discussions on funding essential services, planning for future capital expenditures, and addressing personnel compensation.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 2/24/25
- 02/26/2025
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Sunderland Select Board meeting, the primary focus was on the intricate budgetary issues facing local schools, including Sunderland Elementary and the Frontier Regional School District. The discussion revealed a significant 4.33% budget increase for Sunderland Elementary, primarily driven by salary growth and rising out-of-district placement costs. Additionally, a proposed 2.32% budget hike for the Frontier Regional School District was largely attributed to a sharp rise in health insurance expenses.
