Shutesbury Community Preservation Committee Grapples with Funding Challenges for Lake Wola Dam and Historic Projects

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Shutesbury Community Preservation Committee (CPC) focused on pressing funding issues for the Lake Wola Dam repairs and various historic preservation projects.

Shutesbury Council on Aging Considers New Senior Center as Funding and Space Needs Take Center Stage

Overview: During the recent Shutesbury Council on Aging meeting, discussions centered around the need for a dedicated space for senior activities, a potential new senior center, and the ongoing challenges related to funding and community engagement. Members identified the current shared space at the town hall as inadequate and explored the idea of converting the old library into a dedicated senior center, emphasizing the need for amenities such as running water and proper plumbing to better serve the community’s elderly population.

Shutesbury Select Board Approves New Utility Pole Installation on Leverett Road

Overview: In a recent Shutesbury Select Board meeting, the board approved a proposal for the installation of a new utility pole on Leverett Road. The hearing, which was a focused agenda item, drew attention due to time discrepancies in the meeting’s scheduled start.

Shutesbury Conservation Commission Grapples with National Grid Project’s Environmental Impact

Overview: The Shutesbury Conservation Commission meeting on February 13th centered around environmental discussions, with a primary focus on the National Grid’s “Central to Western Massachusetts Energy Improvement Project” and its potential impacts on local ecosystems. The project, which includes tree removal in sensitive areas, has sparked concern due to its intersection with priority habitats for endangered species. The commission emphasized the importance of creating locally-focused mitigation measures that would directly benefit the wetlands of Shutesbury.

Shutesbury Board Approves Tax Abatement for Conservation Land, Discusses Land Transactions

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Shutesbury Board of Assessors, members approved a tax abatement for property owned by Kathleen Lugos on Shutesbury Mountain Road due to a conservation restriction. The meeting also covered motor vehicle commitments, personal exemptions, and land transactions involving Lime Quabbin LLC.