Shutesbury Planning Board Approves Special Permit and Discusses Tiny Homes and ADUs

Overview: The Shutesbury Planning Board recently held a meeting to address several issues, including the approval of a special permit for a utility driveway, the development of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations, and the potential integration of tiny homes into the local zoning bylaws. The board approved the special permit application and deliberated on the legal and practical implications of new housing regulations.

Shutesbury Committee Weighs Funding for Lake Wyola Dam Repairs Amid Grant Process Uncertainties

Overview: The Shutesbury Community Preservation Committee (CPC) meeting focused on financial and logistical deliberations regarding the maintenance and repair of the Lake Wyola dam. The committee also considered unused funds from past projects and the potential inclusion of new procedural elements in the community preservation plan.

Shutesbury Select Board Finalizes New Administrative Assistant Job Description Amid Technical Hurdles

Overview: In a special meeting on January 9, 2025, the Shutesbury Select Board focused on revising the job description for the administrative assistant position, formerly known as the administrative secretary. The session, conducted in a hybrid format with some members participating remotely, was marred by technical difficulties, but progress was made in refining the role’s responsibilities and requirements.

Shutesbury Conservation Commission Grapples with Dock Permit Delays and New Clean Energy Law

Overview: The Shutesbury Conservation Commission meeting was dominated by discussions on the prolonged delays in issuing a certificate of compliance for a dock permit and the implications of a new state-mandated clean energy law. The meeting revealed deep frustrations with bureaucratic processes affecting property titles and raised concerns over the integration of clean energy regulations at the municipal level.

Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee Faces Scrutiny Over Bylaws and Meeting Legality.

Overview: The recent Shutesbury Lake Wyola Advisory Committee meeting focused heavily on the legality of a previous meeting, the adequacy of current bylaws, and the need for improved safety measures at Lake Wyola. Members debated whether decisions made in a potentially illegal meeting should be reconsidered, and concerns were raised about the bylaws governing lake usage, calling for more public input and educational initiatives.